Yi Sun-sin

Military Admiral Korean 1545 – 1598

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

403 quotes

"A single act of justice echoes through generations."
Justice
"The strength of a chain is not measured by its strongest link, but by its weakest."
Strength
"Work done with purpose becomes prayer; work done without it becomes burden."
Work
"Happiness is found not in the absence of struggle, but in its noble pursuit."
Happiness
"The greatest friendship is forged in the furnace of shared difficulty."
Friendship
"Love of duty transcends all other loves in the heart of a true servant."
Love
"The wisdom of age is knowing which battles need not be fought."
Wisdom
"Freedom purchased with the blood of others demands worthy stewardship."
Freedom
"Nature's silence teaches what human voices cannot express."
Nature
"The artist and the warrior both seek to transcend the ordinary."
Art
"Science reveals the mechanisms; wisdom determines their use."
Science
"Music that moves the soul is the soundtrack of the universe."
Music
"Faith is the anchor that holds when all other supports have failed."
Faith
"The monument to a great leader is not built of stone, but of grateful hearts."
"To dream without fear is the first step toward achievement."
Dreams
"Humor in dark times is not frivolity; it is the soul's defiance."
Humor
"Death reminds us that time is the most precious resource we possess."
Death
"Perseverance is the silent companion of all who seek to leave their mark."
Perseverance
"Gratitude multiplies the value of every blessing received."
Gratitude
"The creative mind sees possibilities where others see only obstacles."
Creativity
"Justice delayed breeds injustice swift; act with moral urgency."
Justice
"Patience tested is patience proven."
Patience
"Kindness costs nothing but yields the greatest profit."
Kindness
"Strength without compassion is tyranny dressed in armor."
Strength
"Fear loses its power when faced directly and with purpose."
Fear
"Power properly used is power that multiplies; power misused diminishes all."
Power
"Money that serves only the owner's vanity is money wasted."
Money
"Health of mind is prerequisite to health of body and success of spirit."
Health
"Adventure awaits those bold enough to seek beyond familiar horizons."
Adventure
"Imagination is the compass by which we navigate unmapped territories of possibility."
Imagination