Virtue

The word that circumscribes all that is good,

A word that stands as hard as steel and encompasses all that is worth while,

Within the walls of virtue are held:

        Humility which breeds true strength in the ability to be molded and expand

        Justice...with the right motives anything becomes possible

        Courtesy whose tenderness makes all interaction more tranquil

        Wisdom which allows true warriors to grow by learning from each others and

one's own mistakes, when combined with humility can ego at bay;

        Honesty whilst without all endeavors are for not;

        Goodness the beacon in deciding all action,

        Loyalty by which all men shall be measured;

        And finally Courage which will naturally flourish as the others are followed;

Were it not for the quest of this elusive Virtue and all else that is stands for we should not

seek to master a martial art for we must first learn to master ourselves

Justin Betance

7-14-01

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