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Fundamentals of the Wudang Sword Method - a Manual of Chinese Swordsmanship trans. S.M. Rodell

 


第五戒無恆


學劍者。當發義俠心。堅毅心。勇敢心。孔子曰。人而無恆。不可以作巫醫。況學劍乎。勿謂身弱而自餒。勿謂質鈍而中止。勿因事繁而中輟。勿為環境而中斷。天下事。有志者事竟成。聖人之言。勿我欺也。願學者。三復斯言。

Fifth Prohibition, Inconsistency

"(Those) studying the sword should have a righteous hero’s heart. (He or she) must be persistent, courageous. Confucius said, “A man without consistency can not be a doctor.” Likewise (for those) studying the sword! Do not say (your) body is weak and so lack courage. Do not say (you) are dull-witted and cease (training). Do not say complications cause (you) to give up halfway. Do not let circumstances cause you to break off. In all things under heaven, a really determined person will find a solution. The teachings of the sages, are not trying to fool you. Those willing to learn, will repeat the teaching."

Quoted from -
Fundamentals of the Wudang Sword Method -
Selected Translations with Commentary
from a Manual of Chinese Swordsmanship
trans. S.M. Rodell

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