Bohdi Sanders > Quotes

“Never respond to an angry person with a fiery comeback, even if he deserves it...Don't allow his anger to become your anger.”
― Bohdi Sanders, Warrior Wisdom: Ageless Wisdom for the Modern Warrior

“Focus on making yourself better, not on thinking that you are better.”
― Bohdi Sanders, The Secrets of Worldly Wisdom: Your Key to Unlocking Success

“When you react, you let other control you. When you respond, you are in control.”
― Bohdi Sanders, Martial Arts Wisdom: Quotes, Maxims, and Stories for Martial Artists and Warriors

“Your reputation is what others think of you; your character is what you truly are. Reputations can be manipulated; character can only be developed and maintained.”
― Bohdi Sanders, Men of the Code: Living as a Superior Man

“Warriors do not lower themselves to the standards of other people; they live independently according to their own standards and code of honor.”
― Bohdi Sanders, Modern Bushido: Living a Life of Excellence

“Think for yourself at all times.”
― Bohdi Sanders, Modern Bushido: Living a Life of Excellence

“Truth is universal. Perception of truth varies.”
― Bohdi Sanders, Martial Arts Wisdom: Quotes, Maxims, and Stories for Martial Artists and Warriors

“A true friend is someone you can count on no matter what.”
― Bohdi Sanders, Modern Bushido: Living a Life of Excellence

“An enemy cannot betray you, as you already expect your enemy to try to bring you down. Only a trusted "friend," acquaintance, or family member can betray you, and that is what truly makes betrayal so hurtful and sad.”
― Bohdi Sanders, Modern Bushido: Living a Life of Excellence

“During times of persistent hardship is when the warrior learns the most about his fortitude.”
― Bohdi Sanders, Modern Bushido: Living a Life of Excellence

“You are never defeated unless you quit trying.”
― Bohdi Sanders, Modern Bushido: Living a Life of Excellence

“Face your fears and you will be able to conquer them.”
― Bohdi Sanders, Modern Bushido: Living a Life of Excellence

“Protecting yourself is self-defense. Protecting others is warriorship.”
― Bohdi Sanders, Martial Arts Wisdom: Quotes, Maxims, and Stories for Martial Artists and Warriors

“The only measure of what you believe is what you do. If you want to know what people believe, don’t read what they write, don’t ask what they believe, just observe what they do.”
― Bohdi Sanders, Modern Bushido: Living a Life of Excellence

“Your loyalty to friends and family should have no limit, although it may be expressed in ways that others cannot understand.”
― Bohdi Sanders, Modern Bushido: Living a Life of Excellence

“Don't seek to be respected by everyone, rather seek to be worthy of being respected by everyone.”
― Bohdi Sanders, Modern Bushido: Living a Life of Excellence

“All respect is earned, even self-respect.”
― Bohdi Sanders, Men of the Code: Living as a Superior Man

“Don't make the mistake of underestimating your enemies.”
― Bohdi Sanders, Defensive Living: The Other Side of Self-Defense

“Every man who is truly a man must learn to be alone in the mist of all others, and if need be against all others.”
― Bohdi Sanders, Modern Bushido: Living a Life of Excellence

“When someone stabs you in the back and then apologizes, accept the apology, but don't give him the knife back to do it again!”
― Bohdi Sanders, BUSHIDO: The Way of the Warrior

“All know the way, few actually walk it.”
― Bohdi Sanders, Modern Bushido: Living a Life of Excellence

“Doing nothing is also an action; not making a decision is making a decision.”
― Bohdi Sanders, Modern Bushido: Living a Life of Excellence

“Self-discipline is the cornerstone of any endeavor.”
― Bohdi Sanders, Martial Arts Wisdom: Quotes, Maxims, and Stories for Martial Artists and Warriors

“Act with the heart of the warrior.”
― Bohdi Sanders, Modern Bushido: Living a Life of Excellence

“You don't obtain excellence by doing the bare minimum.”
― Bohdi Sanders, Men of the Code: Living as a Superior Man

“Self-defenses mean self-defense, period. It leave nothing out.”
― Bohdi Sanders, Modern Bushido: Living a Life of Excellence

“Be who you truly are and make everything merge into your one true self.”
― Bohdi Sanders, Modern Bushido: Living a Life of Excellence

“Survival is the foundation of endurance; complete triumph is the endgame.”
― Bohdi Sanders, Modern Bushido: Living a Life of Excellence

“Train to be able to defend yourself against any attack, and at the same time, retain your good heart towards other people. Don't allow bad people to turn your heart hard, but always be ready to defend yourself should you have to.”
― Bohdi Sanders, BUSHIDO: The Way of the Warrior

“If you are not currently living a life of inner peace, then your thoughts must be wrong on some level.”
― Bohdi Sanders, The Art of Inner Peace: The Law of Attraction for Inner Peace