Miyagi has Passed Away
Friday, November 25, 2005
posted by c-haynes at 8:22 a.m.
Today I read that Mr. Miyagi (Pat Morita) passed away at the age of 73. It was headline news on CBC's website. I'm sad to see him go, but happy for the memories he has given me as a mentor and a friend.
Who can forget his great wisdom:
"man who catch fly with chopstick can accomplish anything"
"No such thing a bad student, only bad teacher. Teacher say, student do."
"Daniel-san, must talk. Man walk on road. Walk left side, safe. Walk right side, safe. Walk down middle, sooner or later, get squished [makes squish gesture] just like grape. Same here. You karate do "yes," or karate do "no." You karate do "guess so," [makes squish gesture] just like grape. "
"Because Daniel, for man with no forgiveness in heart, life worse punishment than death."
"Daniel-san, never put passion before principle. Even if win, you lose."
"Lies only become true if person choose to believe."
"Better learn balance...balance is key. Balance good...everything good. Balance bad...better pack up and go home."...Banzai Danielsan!
"Better learn balance...balance is key. Balance good...everything good. Balance bad...better pack up and go home."...Banzai Danielsan!
Banzai Pat! Banzai!
About Me
- Name: c-haynes
- Location: North Van, BC., Canada
Born and raised on the prairie grasslands of southern Alberta I eventually moved from the land of sun, wind, and openess to the wild and wet wonderlands of b.c. to fully realize my potential on the shore.
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