Wise Korean Thoughts
A close and wonderful friend sent me these encouraging thoughts. I find them especially applicable not only for this time of transition and teaching, but life in general. I like Korean people, especially those who had never been in the navy but designed awesome naval battle ships shaped like turtles to defeat encroaching Japanese forces at sea."The three roads are knowledge of the world; understanding of things as they are; and wisdom toward humanity.
The four obligations are to provide national security with minimal cost; to lead others unselfishly; to suffer adversity without fear; to offer solutions without laying blame.
The five skills are to be flexible without weakness; to be strong without arrogance; to be kind without vulnerability; to be trusting without naivete; and to have invincible courage.
The ten keys to security are purity of purpose, sound strategy, integrity, clarity, lack of covetousness, lack of addiction, a reserved tongue, assertiveness without aggression, being firm and fair, and patience."
-Admiral Yi Sun Shin of the Turtle Ships
posted by Unknown @ 10:35 AM
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