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.

Focus on making yourself better, not on thinking that you are better.

When you react, you let other control you. When you respond, you are in control.

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.

Warriors do not lower themselves to the standards of other people; they live independently according to their own standards and code of honor.

Think for yourself at all times.

Truth is universal. Perception of truth varies.

A true friend is someone you can count on no matter what.

During times of persistent hardship is when the warrior learns the most about his fortitude.

You are never defeated unless you quit trying.

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.

Protecting yourself is self-defense. Protecting others is warriorship.

Face your fears and you will be able to conquer them.

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.

Don't seek to be respected by everyone, rather seek to be worthy of being respected by everyone.

Your loyalty to friends and family should have no limit, although it may be expressed in ways that others cannot understand.

All respect is earned, even self-respect.

Don't make the mistake of underestimating your enemies.

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.

Self-discipline is the cornerstone of any endeavor.

Doing nothing is also an action; not making a decision is making a decision.

Act with the heart of the warrior.

All know the way, few actually walk it.

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!

Don’t train to be ordinary; train to be extraordinary. You have to go beyond the ordinary in order to become extraordinary. You must develop a style that works for you.

You don't obtain excellence by doing the bare minimum.

Conduct yourself in a manner that is worthy of respect and don't worry about what others think.

There is no such thing as a fair fight.

Be who you truly are and make everything merge into your one true self.

Survival is the foundation of endurance; complete triumph is the endgame.

Self-defenses mean self-defense, period. It leave nothing out.

If the bird hadn’t sung, it wouldn’t have been shot. Japanese Proverb

All men make mistakes, but a good man yields when he knows his course is wrong, and repairs the evil.

If you are not currently living a life of inner peace, then your thoughts must be wrong on some level.

You can't run from who you are. The best you can do is take who are you are and make the best YOU that you can be. Bohdi Sanders​

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.

Focus on making yourself better, not thinking you are better.

It is not the opinion of the common man that matters, but the opinion of men for whom you admire and truly respect.

Our grand business is not to see what lies dimly at a distance, but to do what lies clearly at hand. Thomas Carlyle

A conscience free from guilt leads to tranquility of the mind, and only a tranquil mind can see things as they truly are.

Every action we take, everything we do, is either a victory or defeat in the struggle to become what we want to be. Anne Byrhhe

Be above the negative energy of others. Refuse to allow their negativity to affect you. Instead, allow your positive energy to cancel their negative energy.

Refuse to give up on your path because of the opinions of others. Refuse to be swayed by those who do not walk in your shoes and do not understand your journey.

The secret of success is before attempting anything, be very clear about why you are doing it.” If you don’t know your objective or the purpose behind your action, how can you possibly know if your actions are right?

A black belt is nothing more than a belt, a piece of cloth. Your ultimate goal should not be to get your black belt. Your ultimate goal should be to be a black belt. Being a black belt is a state of mind, a way of life.

It is not what we eat but what we digest that makes us strong; not what we gain but what we save that makes us rich; not what we read but what we remember that makes us learned; and not what we profess but what we practice that gives us integrity.

Only an honorable victory is a true victory.

I am not a warrior because I know what to do in a fight. I am a warrior because I know how to behave in every situation.

Conduct yourself in a manner that is worthy of respect and don’t worry about what others think.

Emerson pointed out, “The test of courage comes when we are in the minority.

Seek not the favor of the mulititude; it is seldom got by honest and lawful means. But seek the testimony of few; and number not voices, but weigh them. Immanuel Kant

You can't do wrong right, but you can do right wrong.

Don't entertain others at the expense of your reputation.

The things you think about determine the quality of your mind. Your soul takes on the color of your thoughts.

Be careful of your thoughts; they are the beginning of your acts.

We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world. Buddha

Reputation is what men and women think of us; character is what God and angels know of us.

Unless you learn to control your thoughts, you will never be able to control your actions; and if you can’t control your actions, you are walking on thin ice.

The repercussion of your thoughts are like ripples in the water; you never know how far they will reach.

Always find a way to profit from the actions of your haters. When they go low, use them as stepping stones!

The best piece of wisdom I can give you - never completely trust anyone besides yourself!

Don't allow anyone to do your thinking for you. Think for yourself and live YOUR LIFE by YOUR RULES, not someone else's rules.

While there is nothing wrong with practicing martial arts, meditating, reading and studying, or even eating pie, excess in any of these areas will cause a problem in another area.

Sometimes things don't turn out like we would like. So it is wise to prepare for the worst. I know this sounds like an oxymoron, to expect the best, but prepare for the worst, but it isn't.

Your enemies have to know that you are a formidable foe and that coming against you will cost them more than their effort is worth. With men of low character, it pays to maintain a reputation of being strong.

Don't feel the need to vent or complain, no matter how badly you would like to express your feelings. When it comes to speaking of those in power, always think of the consequences. Think about how those around you will perceive what you have to say. Will what you say be of advantage to you or will it hurt you in the end?

It is better to keep your opinions of other people to yourself and not share those feelings with others. There is no reason for you to express your opinion concerning those in power. Mind your own business and keep your opinions to yourself.

Be independent of the opinions of others. Don’t be easily influenced by what they say or what they believe. You have to take the time to meditate on what you know is right and wrong. Know what your code of ethics is and do not allow the arguments of others to cause you to doubt what you know is right. You must remain true to your convictions, even if everyone else disagrees with you.

You will find that if you will always stand for what's right, your self-confidence will increase. The more you stand for your values, the easier it will become to stand against the pressures of life. Soon, you will become a rock that cannot be moved, even in the greatest storms.

Stop worrying about what other people think and decide who you want to be, and then be that person. Worrying about what other people think puts you in chains and limits what you can do because you are constrained by fitting in the mold that others make for you. Break out of that mold and become independent of the thoughts of others.

The man who does not plan for the future will come to regret it.

I don’t always do what’s NICE, but I will always do what’s RIGHT.

Confuse them with your silence. Shock them with your results.

There is no such thing as standing still; you either move forward or regress.

The superior man responds; the inferior man reacts.

How others see you is not as important as how you see yourself!

Staying on your chosen path is okay. Exploring new paths is okay. Starting over is okay. Allowing other people’s opinions to cause you to quit is NOT okay!

It is not only the will to win, but the will to prepare that makes a difference.

Excellence is a way of life.

The real truth lies below the surface.

You have to be strong enough to stand up for what you believe, even if you are standing alone.

Making a decision to live a life of excellence, and living a life of excellence are two difference things.

You can't improve anything if you don't first know what needs to be improved.

The things you think about determine the quality of your mind. Your soul takes on the color of your thoughts. Marcus Aurelius

The man of principle never forgets what he is, because of what others are.

Respect is both earned and lost.

Failures are nothing more than the dues you have to pay to get where you want to be in life.

Once you get your mind right, happiness and inner peace is sure to follow.

Funny how those who can't are always criticizing those who do.

The best you can do is the best that you can do; just make sure that you are actually doing the best that you can do and not deceiving yourself.

Always think of your overall objective and the consequences of every action, no matter how small it may be.

Fear is a reaction; courage is a response.

It does no good to clean up spilled milk if you are still pouring it out of the carton.

If you are willing to allow someone else to be victimized, while you stay neutral or do nothing, then you are not only a coward, but you are part of the problem in this world.

Be smart, not impulsive!

The success of very important matters often depends on doing or not doing something that seems trivial. Even in little things, therefore, you must be cautious and thoughtful. Francesco Guicciardini

The wise man will always look past the superficial to what lies beneath. Don't be satisfied with the outward appearance of things, dig deeper and get to the very core. See things as they truly are, not as people would have you see them.

Victory comes when you pull yourself together – spirit, mind and body. When you have developed all three to the point that you are balanced, you will find the courage to be brave when you are scared, which will make you strong when you are weak.

There are many people in this world who depend on being able to control your mind and emotions. Once you learn to control your own mind, your emotions, and your feelings, you become very dangerous in their eyes because they can no longer control you.

In every generation, there are those who refuse to lower themselves, who refuse to compromise their character when tempted, who do the right thing no matter what. There are also those who do not care enough to stand against temptation. It is not because they can't, but they don't. And then there are the one who actively choose to be malicious, to hurt people for their own gain or just out of spite; these are the evil ones.