Yi Sun-sin

Military Admiral Korean 1545 – 1598

Korean admiral; defeated Japanese invasions; invented turtle ship warship.

403 quotes

"The presence of a brave man in battle is worth a thousand men."
Courage
"Even if the enemy is stronger, courage and will can overcome any obstacle."
Courage
"A leader must be willing to sacrifice everything for his people."
Leadership
"Victory is determined not by the size of the army, but by the resolve of its commander."
Leadership
"In the midst of chaos, one must remain calm and clear-minded."
Wisdom
"The sea has taught me patience more than any teacher ever could."
Patience
"To know oneself is the beginning of all wisdom."
Knowledge
"A man who fears death in battle has already lost."
Fear
"Perseverance is the bridge between despair and success."
Perseverance
"The strongest fortress is an unbreakable spirit."
Strength
"Do not mourn the fallen; honor them through your actions."
"A true warrior fights not for glory, but for duty."
"The mind is more powerful than any weapon."
Power
"In serving others, we discover our true purpose."
"Discipline is the foundation of all excellence."
Work
"The sea does not care for your rank or wealth; it respects only courage."
Nature
"A leader must earn the loyalty of his men, not demand it."
Leadership
"Through adversity, character is forged."
Strength
"One must understand the enemy to defeat the enemy."
Wisdom
"The greatest victory is won without drawing a sword."
Peace
"Time lost can never be recovered; use it wisely."
Time
"Faith in one's cause gives strength in the darkest hour."
Faith
"A man of integrity is worth more than an army of cowards."
"The path to success is often lonely, but it must be walked."
Success
"In times of peace, prepare for war; in times of war, hope for peace."
War
"True freedom comes from serving something greater than yourself."
Freedom
"The measure of a man is how he treats those beneath him."
Kindness
"Wisdom is knowing when to fight and when to flee."
Wisdom
"A commander's first duty is to his men's lives."
"Hope is the last thing to abandon, even when all seems lost."
Hope