Advice, Sejong the Great

Advice, Sejong the Great

I am neither virtuous, nor skilful at governing. There will definitely be times when I do not act upon the heavens’ wishes. So look hard for my flaws and make me answer to their reprimands.

- Sejong the Great (1937~1450), 1425

나는 고결하지도, 통치에 능숙하지도 않소. 하늘의 뜻에 어긋날 때도 있을 것이오. 그러니 내 결점을 열심히 찾아보고, 내가 그 질책에 답하게 하시오.

- 세종 (世宗, 1937~1450), 1425년

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