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“Remember that you must always have a deep regard for courtesy, and you must be respectful and obedient toward your seniors.” quote by Gichin Funakoshi
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“Remember that you must always have a deep regard for courtesy, and you must be respectful and obedient toward your seniors.”

Gichin Funakoshi

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Respect and courtesy toward seniors are essential for harmony and learning in martial arts and life.

In simple terms: Be courteous and obedient to elders.

Key Takeaway

Practice humility and respect.

Themes

respect courtesy hierarchy learning

Mood

reflective serious

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • training dojo
  • workplace mentorship
  • family gatherings

Key Concepts

martial arts social etiquette

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance respect with personal autonomy?
  • When is it appropriate to question senior authority?
A Different Perspective

May stifle independent thinking if overemphasized.

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