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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

Source Book: Karate-Do: My Way of Life, Gichin Funakoshi, 1975

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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