HumanTyphoon Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 "If you build a man a fire, he shall be warm for the day.If you set a man on fire, he will be warm for the rest of his life." -I forget who...Is that real?Actually, I have no idea.I like that.Setting the spark in someone, or igniting a passion within them to excel will do wonders. Far more than just congratulating them and then moving on.And much more better than putting them down, or telling them that they are worthless, etc. Thus extinguishing any flame that might exist."That's pretty deep man, even I couldn't figure what I posted."-Me, referring to Shogeri (I pictured a mad man throwing fire on a poor defenseless homeless guy)This qoute means that you must know what you should say, otherwise you will look like a fool with a mr potato head action figure stuck to his face. Thus, you gain wisdom as this is what the topic is about and so that you do not get too off topic so that Patrick decides not to press the ban button. If you take a crooked path and have to go through a cliff. Either hope there is a bridge, or learn to fly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shogeri Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Don't worry, Patrick has consulted with me many times. He is always watching, reading, and deleting...Nobody is perfect {especially me}, and every forum online (there are millions), does things differently.I am trying my best to always think before I type...I read the quote about the fire, and it didn't make sense to torch someone. Thus, the only thing left is the eternal flame within each of us. It has many uses, and is understood in many different ways. Current:Head Instructor - ShoNaibuDo - TCM/Taijiquan/Chinese Boxing InstructorPast:TKD ~ 1st Dan, Goju Ryu ~ Trained up 2nd Dan - Brown belt 1 stripe, Kickboxing (Muay Thai) & Jujutsu InstructorBe at peace, and share peace with others... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 I don't think he was being literal. I took it as a joke. I think he might have been complementing you? Maybe we need clarification. Patrick O'Keefe - KarateForums.com AdministratorHave a suggestion or a bit of feedback relating to KarateForums.com? Please contact me!KarateForums.com Articles - KarateForums.com Awards - Member of the Month - User Guidelines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shogeri Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 I know he was joking and complimenting at the same time...I replied with honest, dry wit...LOLI also knew you would read this thread... Current:Head Instructor - ShoNaibuDo - TCM/Taijiquan/Chinese Boxing InstructorPast:TKD ~ 1st Dan, Goju Ryu ~ Trained up 2nd Dan - Brown belt 1 stripe, Kickboxing (Muay Thai) & Jujutsu InstructorBe at peace, and share peace with others... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anbu Alex Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 "use the sword to protect one's nation" - Togakure ryu ninjutsuand the one on my sig "Destroy the enemy's power but leave his life" White belt for life"Destroy the enemies power but leave his life" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 "if u sit by the river long enoug the bodies of your enemies will float by" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abacus Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 A blind person who sees is better than a seeing person who is blindiranianA brother may not be a friend, but a friend will always be a brotherben franklinGive a man fire, he will be warm for a day. set a man on fire, he will be warm for the rest of his life.Tap even a stone bridge before crossing it. - Korean (on vigilance)The buyer needs a hundred eyes, the seller but one. - George Herbert (1593-1633)The continuous drip polishes the stone.- Peruvian (on patience)The devil finds work for idle hands. - St. Jerome (345-420) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatyagrahaKF Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 He who obtains has little, he who scatters has much. -Lao TsuSeek not and you will find. -Lao TsuAn eye for an eye only makes the whole world blind. -Gandhi Seek not and you will find. -Lao Tsu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackWolf Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 "It doesnt take a belt to determine ones self achievement, one self will know instinctivly when oneself has achieved." - Mike B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ki master Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 "If you point at the moon and focus on the finger then you will miss all of that heavenly glory." Bruce Lee Enter the Dragon. "Now the valiant can fight; the cautious can defend, and the wise counsel. Thus there is none whose talent is wasted."-Li Ch'uan- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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