My Father’s Lessons *My father repeated many times, “Don’t embellish your words. They should be simple. Never lie. Avoid flowery language. Be honest. Always maintain good posture. Keep a bright expression.”

From Godowon Yoon Insook’s ‘Godowon Spirit’ –

*My father, a rural church pastor, often sent me to speech contests and emphasized the attitude and mindset of someone speaking in front of people. He also said, “Language is the weapon of an intellectual.” Additionally, he firmly warned against letting this ‘weapon’ become a ‘lethal weapon.’