Do not announce my death.
我が死を知らせるな。
Military Strategists
Yi Sun-sin
The Korean naval commander who defeated the Japanese navy in every engagement during the Imjin War (1592-1598), achieving an unprecedented 23-0 combat record. Yi Sun-sin's combination of tactical innovation (the turtle ship), terrain exploitation, and indomitable will in the face of political persecution makes him Korea's greatest national hero and one of history's finest admirals.
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Youth on horseback has passed. The world is at peace and white hairs multiply. With what remains of life that heaven permits, how can I not enjoy it?
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I fight my enemies with swords, not with salt.
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Wisdom that comes only after hearing others' opinions is not true wisdom.
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To achieve the objective, do not be choosy about methods.
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