Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Master

I think the definition I like the best from the previous list would be, "an artist of consummate skill."

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  1. Description of a typical Martial Arts Master (generously sliced and diced from Wikipedia):

    -Elderly (well, you'll get there eventually)

    -Typically East Asian (not even close, my Irish friend)

    -Near-invincible (got that one nailed)

    -Close relationship with his students (absolutely)

    -Father figure to key pupils (a bit young yet, see note on "elderly" above ...)

    -When he dies or is captured, students avenge or rescue him (well, just don't die or get captured, and we'll be all right)

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  2. More seriously:

    "Only one who devotes himself to a cause with his whole strength and soul can be a true master. For this reason mastery demands all of a person."
    Albert Einstein

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