“It's harder to make the glass than break the glass.”
— The RZATo know oneself is to study oneself in action with another person.
— The RZAThe way to become happy is to make others happy. That's one of the secrets of life.
— The RZAKeep in mind, when you push something down, it comes back up, and usually it comes back up stronger. So don't push yourself down. Face your fears and let them go.
— The RZAIn a world that wants to control you, learn to control yourself.
— The RZAA wise man can learn more from a foolish question than a fool can learn from a wise answer.
— The RZAStruggle gives you strength, and pain makes you resilient.
— The RZAAn idea is just the starting point; actions make it real.
— The RZALife is a series of experiences; it's up to us to make each one valuable.
— The RZARespect is not something given; it's something earned.
— The RZATrue success is to connect the mind and body, to control both, and master oneself.
— The RZATo be strong is to understand weakness.
— The RZAThe most powerful thing is to realize that power comes from within.
— The RZAThe mind is a beautiful thing, but if you don’t take care of it, it can be a very dangerous thing.
— The RZANo matter how high you get, never forget where you came from.
— The RZADon't let the noise of the world drown out your own inner voice.
— The RZALove is the answer to most problems; it heals what logic can’t.
— The RZAIf you can change your perception, you can change your emotion, and this can lead to new ideas.
— The RZASelf-discipline is the center of all material success.
— The RZAThe world is a canvas, and every person paints their own reality.
— The RZAMeditation is a way of quieting the mind to hear the soul.
— The RZA