Chris Bradford Quotes

Anyone can give up; it is the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone would expect you to fall apart, now that is true strength.

Each mistake teaches you something new about yourself. There is no failure, remember, except in no longer trying. It is the courage to continue that counts.

Wherever it is you may be, it is your friends who make your world.

Only by binding together as a single force will we remain strong and unconquerable.

hope for the best, prepare for the worst

Tomorrow’s victory is today’s practice.

The impossible becomes possible if only your mind believes it.

In order to know your enemy, you must become your enemy.

When it is dark enough, you can see the stars.

Revenge is self-defeating. It will eat away you until there is nothing left.

There is no failure except in no longer trying.

Learn today so that you may live tomorrow

A samurai must remain calm at all times even in the face of danger.

seven times down eight times up like the Daruma doll

A single tree doesn't make a forest.

Forever bound to each another

seven times down, eight times up

To obtain victory by any means and with any weapon.

Death is more universal than life. Everyone dies, but not everyone lives

A frog in a well does not know the great sea.

Even monkeys fall from trees.

Don’t try to eat an elephant for lunch.

Impatience is a hindrance. As with all things if you attempt to take shortcuts, the final destination will rarely be as good and may even be attainable.

I know not how to defeat others, I only know how to win over myself. The real and most dangerous opponents we face in life are fear, anger, confusion, doubt and despair. If we overcome those enemies who attack from within , we can attain a sure victory over any attack from without.

It is our duty to ensure we have a peace worth fighting for.

Mountain to sea

He who is afraid to shake the dice will never throw a six

Seven times up, eight times down

Boats are safe in a dock, but boats aren't meant for that.

Do not mourn the man who died, rather be thankful that such a man lived.

To put it simply, mate, the world's your enemy.

Are you certain this will stop a bullet?' Amir nodded his head with the utmost conviction. 'You can ask Jody, but wouldn't recommend it.' 'Why not?' 'When I did, she shot me.

good friends are hard to find, difficult to leave and impossible to forget.

When it is dark enough, you can see the stars,

Some roads aren't meant to be travelled alone. - Yori

I'd need a brain for there to be any damage!

Words are like water. Easy to pour but impossible to recover,

don't try to eat an elephant for lunch

The Grandmaster trained us for night operation. You quickly learnt not to fall asleep on your watch. Otherwise you'd wake up with all your hair cut off and bound to a tree until the following day. - Miyuki

If ninja had plotted them, they'd be --' 'A defence!' interrupted Jack, his face suddenly lighting up. 'Miyuki, what would I do without you?' Miyuki looked bashfully at the ground, then glanced up at him. 'I missed you too, Jack.

You do want me to come with me, don't you?' Jack returned her gaze. She'd already done so much for him and asked for nothing in return. Over the past month, he'd come to rely upon her bravery, her bold spirit and, most of all, her friendship. 'Of course I do,' said Jack, smiling warmly at her.

Mistakes are our teachers,’ explained Sensei Yamada, bowing before the Buddha. ‘As long as you recognize them for what they are, they can help you learn about life. Each mistake teaches you something new about yourself. There is no failure, remember, except in no longer trying. It is the courage to continue that counts.

To lead people, you should walk beside them,' said Miyuki, smiling warmly at him. 'That's exactly what you've done. You should be proud of yourself.' She looked into Jack's eyes with something more than admiration. 'I'm glad I came to rescue you,' she whispered, demurely lowering her gaze. 'The clan hasn't been the same since you left --

Add a pair of wings to a pepper pod, you would make a dragonfly.

Whether you think you can, or think you can't - you're probably right.

Is there a bulletproof bikini for me?

Alpha One to Alpha Two. Comms check,' whispered Connor. 'I'm standing right next to you, idiot!

If you were the one with those pirates, I'd leave you there to rot.

Good friends … are like stars,’ Yori managed to say, clasping his shakujō tightly. ‘You don’t always see them, but you know they’re always there for you.

You told me once that being a samurai means “to serve”,’ said Jack. ‘That our duty is to our Emperor, our daimyo and our family. I didn’t understand at the time, but I now know what duty means. As samurai, we may have to kill, or be killed, if we want to protect those we serve and love.

Relax, Jason, PBX requires a considerable shock to set it off.' 'Better not look at it then,' warned Charley. 'You might trigger an explosion.

Nothing fazes her; she's been through the Cultural Revolution.

Do you want to run scared all your life? Or do you want to take a stand and fight back?

Only the paranoid survive.

All the great artists receive death threats and acquire their own stalkers. Madonna. Lennon. Beyoncé --' 'But wasn't John Lennon killed by his stalker?' interrupted Ash. Kay looked pained. 'Bad example.

What the hell happened to Geoff?' 'He's had a run-in with my fist,' explained Big T.

Who laced the toilet paper with chilli powder?

When the student becomes greater than the teacher, the teacher must crush the student.

As Sun Tzu once said, every plan is crazy before the battle, but crazy in victory.' Zhen's brow creased. 'I don't think he ever d--' Connor kicked her shin under the table.

Shangai Surprise!

Why?’ asked Jack. ‘Because I chopped the man’s head off.

During my tenure at Bradford College, located in Haverhill Massachusetts - Assemblies of God, and Northpoint Bible College had not yet taken over. The school was very prestigious and expensive, but was worth every penny spent, and left me with an experience of which I shall indeed never forget. I say this for a couple of reasons. First, my degree major was in creative arts (creative writing) and psychology as my minor. Later in life, I was able to use my degree to become an award-winning, and best-selling horror author, and producer. Something by the way for which I am very proud of today. I truly owe this all from what I learned at this remarkable school." "So indeed I have great things to speak of when harping back to my Bradford college days. In addition, I was also able to make wonderful connections with many famous people who's sons and daughters attended this school. One of my roommates was David Charles who is Bob Charle's son. Bob Charles was a famous professional golfer." "To date, pondering on my college days spent at Bradford College has given me an appreciation for which I am very grateful for. I wanted to say, "thank you" for being part of the reason why I have prospered." "I am a proud graduate of Bradford, and all others whom also attended should also be more than proud of their attendance there. Thank you again, and God Bless you. one of my other roommates was Japanese chap, and his father was some kind of high political ruler of the country at the time. Thinking back on all this makes me proud of having been affiliated with Bradford College. Thank you.

traditional weapons of the samurai Dim Mak Death Touch doku poison dōshin Edo-period police officers of samurai origin (low rank) endan ninja smoke bombs fugu blowfish or puffer fish Fuma Wind Demons gaijin foreigner, outsider (derogatory term) geisha a Japanese girl trained to entertain men with conversation, dance and song haiku Japanese short poem hamon artistic pattern created on a samurai sword blade during tempering process hashi chopsticks horagai conch-shell trumpet horoku a spherical bomb thrown by hand using a short rope itadakimasu let’s eat! kagemusha a Shadow Warrior kamikaze lit. ‘divine wind’, or ‘Wind of the Gods’ kanji Chinese characters that are used also by the Japanese katana long sword ki energy flow or life force (Chinese: chi) kiai literally ‘concentrated spirit’ – used in martial arts as a shout for focusing energy when executing a technique kimono traditional Japanese clothing kissaki tip of sword koban Japanese oval gold coin

Luckily for you, we're on the same side. - Mr Grey, to Connor

You... protected me. - Nadia/Anastasia, to Connor

The ushers here wore green blazers. They were young, and they were huge. Bradford must have had a height requirement for his ushers, because none of these guys were less than six feet tall.

I know you're afraid, but this village, your families, your rice and your fields are all more important than your fear of Akuma. So tonight . . . fight like samurai . . . so that tomorrow you can be farmers once again!

It doesn't matter whether you're a lion or a gazelle in this life; when the sun comes up, you'd better be running.

It's always best to be prepared for the worst. Especially in Africa.

You're never satisfied, are you? Buju's guided you to lions and all you can do, is moan.' 'But on TV they're hunting or doing something exciting,' Henri muttered. 'Not just sleeping.' 'Well, why don't you go for a run and see if they'll chase you?' suggested Amber with a sardonic smile.

Besides, the greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it.’7

What is it?” she asked eagerly. “A miniature life raft? A smoke grenade?” “No, but it will protect you from the greatest danger you face on your mission.” Ling looked at him expectantly. “So, what is it?” Amir was barely able to suppress his grin. “It’s sunscreen.

Cèsuŏ zài năli?” “Hĕn hăo,

Not sure,” replied Connor, edging them away from the scene. “I think he was attempting to break-dance.

Even when you fall on your face, you’re still moving forward,

Instead of allowing yourself to be led and trapped by your feelings, let them disappear as they form like letters drawn upon water with a finger. They cannot hurt you unless you let them.

In a fight between a strong body and a strong technique, technique will prevail. In a fight between a strong technique and a strong mind, mind will prevail because it will find the weak point in your opponent. While many of you are approaching this understanding, only one student has embraced the knowledge necessary to achieve this.

What you find is lost. What you give is given back. What you fight is defeated. And what you want is sacrificed.

In zo'n grote menigte moet je bedacht zijn op zakkenrollers." - Rose "Zoals de waard is vertrouwt hij zijn gasten." - Akiko

Voor altijd met elkaar verbonden,' merkte Akiko met een zwakke glimlach op. Yori rammelde met de zware ijzeren handboeien rond zijn polsen. 'Zeg dat wel!

Het is toch niet zo dat íédere Engelsman een dief is?' 'Natuurlijk niet,' antwoordde Rose. De hoek van haar mond krulde zich tot een sluwe grijns terwijl ze een kleine leren geldzak tevoorschijn haalde. 'Het kunnen ook vrouwen zijn.

Ik vecht niet met vróúwen.' 'Dat is heel nobel van u,' zei Rose, voordat ze hem met haar schild op de neus sloeg.

Wat superspannend!' zei Jess, die van vreugde in haar handen klapte. 'Ik moest altijd thuisblijven en vaders avonturenverhalen aanhoren. Nu krijg ík de kans de wereld rond te zeilen, net zoals mijn broer.' Ze keek naar Jack. 'Gaan we via de Atlantische of de Indische Oceaan? Gaan we dolfijnen zien? Walvissen? Pinguïns? Komen we langs de Specerijeneilanden? Het Gouden Paviljoen in Kyoto, misschien? Yori vertelde me dat de tempels daar met zuiver goud zijn beschilderd!

A tsunami once washed ten thousand fish up on the shores of Japan,’ he began. ‘A monk went down to the beach, saw the fish flapping on the sand, and one by one started to pick them up and throw them back into the sea. A samurai sitting nearby saw the monk and laughed at him. “Foolish monk! There’re miles of beach and thousands of fish. What difference will that make?” The monk picked up a gasping fish and tossed it back into the sea. With a knowing smile, he replied, “It made a difference to that one.

In een oorlog kún je niet kiezen,' verklaarde Jack... 'De oorlog kiest jou.

Sorry,' zei Jack, toen hij besefte dat hij Cho, een van Emi's beste vriendinnen, had gevloerd. Maar ja, ze had wel net geprobeerd zijn hoofd van zijn romp te slaan.

I'm truly sorry,' said Jack. 'But I do understand how you feel. My father was murdered too.' … 'Maybe you do know a little of how I feel,' Miyuki relented.

You should leave, samurai,' Miyuki seethed, 'before you really get hurt.' 'You've just convinced me to stay,' Jack replied, smiling amiably. 'You make a fine sparring partner.

I miss... my family,' whispered Miyuki, her voice small and choking with emotion. Jack realized, despite the tough exterior she presented, Miyuki was vulnerable inside. He recognized the lonely emptiness in her life. 'I miss my parents too,' he admitted.

The spirit of ninniku is within you.' She placed a hand over her chest. 'Jack, you have a pure heart. You didn't betray us to the daimyo. In my eyes, that makes you a true ninja.' She bowed low, this time holding it. 'Can you find it in your heart to forgive me?' she asked in a tremulous voice. … 'Of course,' said Jack. 'On condition that you'll accept my apology for breaking your water pot.' 'Yes,' she replied, a smile lighting up her face.

A ninja without observation is like a bird without wings,' grinned Jack, giving the same response he'd been giving everyone since Akechi's death. 'Stop teasing and just tell me!' - Miyuki

I just can't like samurai.' 'Akiko's different, though. 'Not like you.' - Jack and Miyuki

How did you ever find me? - Jack I knew you were headed for Nagasaki, but it was mostly luck… Not that you were too difficult to follow given the trail of destruction you leave behind! - Akiko

Your good heart will get you killed one day.' Jack prodded the dying embers of the fire with a stick, unable to meet her eye. 'And my friends.

How do I look?' Miyuki asked Jack, putting the final touches to her hair. 'Deadly,' he replied with a grin and they both laughed.

It'll take a lot more than a storm to lose me. - Miyuki

Lanterns are floated down rivers and out to sea to guide the spirits back to their own world. And Miyuki deserves a lantern of her own. - Akiko

Among flowers, the cherry blossom; Among men, the samurai; Among shadows, the ninja; And among stars, Miyuki.

I always knew what sacrifice I might have to make for you, Jack. And I do so with all my heart. - Miyuki

I couldn't let her kill you.' Miyuki's midnight-black eyes met his. 'Jack, don't you know that I'd die for you --