Yi Sun-sin

Military Admiral Korean 1545 – 1598

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

403 quotes

"The strongest chains are those of duty and honor."
"To lead is to serve; to serve is to lead."
Leadership
"In the face of impossible odds, courage becomes our greatest asset."
Courage
"A peaceful heart is harder to achieve than a military victory."
Peace
"Justice delayed is justice denied; act with urgency."
Justice
"The sea teaches that all men are equal before nature's power."
"One must be prepared to sacrifice personal happiness for duty."
"Knowledge without action is merely empty words."
Knowledge
"The true test of character comes when no one is watching."
"A wise man learns from others' mistakes; a fool repeats his own."
Wisdom
"Strength is not in numbers, but in unity of purpose."
Strength
"The greatest strategist is one who thinks ten steps ahead."
"In death, we find the meaning we should have found in life."
Death
"A leader who does not care for his people deserves no loyalty."
Leadership
"The sea has no mercy for the unprepared."
"Faith and doubt cannot coexist; choose your belief wisely."
Faith
"Success comes to those who refuse to accept defeat."
Success
"A man's legacy is measured by what others say after he is gone."
"The most dangerous enemy is not the one outside, but within."
"Gratitude is the mark of a noble spirit."
Gratitude
"To understand history is to be prepared for the future."
History
"A kingdom built on fear will crumble; one built on respect will endure."
Leadership
"The greatest battles are won through superior planning, not courage alone."
"One cannot serve two masters; choose your loyalty carefully."
"Pain and suffering are the price of greatness."
Perseverance
"A leader must be a student first, a master only after."
Education
"The most important victory is the one within yourself."
"In serving the nation, one transcends the individual self."
"A true friend is one who tells you the truth, not what you wish to hear."
Friendship
"The price of peace is constant vigilance."
Peace