Real courage is not belligerence, but rather to stand on the side of truth. As long as one sticks to the truth, even when facing power and violence, one will never be discouraged or give in.

Blue Diamond Morning

Living in the world’s widest residence – benevolence; standing in the most correct position – etiquette; walking on the broadest road in the world – righteousness; wealth cannot confuse one’s thoughts, rank cannot change one’s conduct, and force will not make one yield. This is what a benevolent person does.

Japanese Plum Ume Blossom by kuanhoong on Flickr.

Nachi Falls, Wakayama, Japan | Yamanashi Shashin Jimusho/Aflo Relax/Corbis (Steve Loop)

(via 7000stars)

only-seoul:

Cherry Blossom Galaxy.

questionableadvice:

~ The Nervous Housewife, by Abraham Myerson, M.D., 1920

bluepueblo:

Sunlight Stairway, Plitvice, Croatia

photo via shana

pron: KUH-neh-vin

Li Bai: China’s Immortal Poet

“When you do something noble and beautiful and nobody noticed, do not be sad. For the sun every morning is a beautiful spectacle and yet most of the audience still sleeps.”
~ John Lennon