In
our lives, there are countless of occasions that we confront to make choices. While
some of them might be trivial ones, there are painstaking and exacting ones to
determine right from wrong as well. Undeniably, historically majority of people
preferred being much easier to pursuing own will, in thoughts of abating
burden. However, it seems that people with remarkable feats clearly uncover why
possessing predilection of being distinct from others elicits much more
benefits.
In
the 1600s, when people were asked to answer the center of the universe, nearly
all of them gave the Earth as the reply. Ptolemy’s geocentricism, as a matter
of fact, as the predominant hypothesis in the contemporary era. Moreover, the
extensive support of the church consecrating the Earth’s entity postulated the
theory. It was Galileo Galilei that fiercely challenged such social milieu. He
directly opposed the church’s assertion by insisting that the Earth is neither
center of the universe, nor the most sacred planet. Being severely intimidated
its authority, the church threatened Galilei by holding the Inquisition, one of
the harshest insults in that era. Inevitably, Galilei superficially admitted
his mistake; however, it is a well-known anecdote that he said, “Yet the Earth
still moves.” Like what Galilei adhered to, however, it has been proven that
the Earth is a mere planet rotating around the Sun.
One
of the most revered historical figures of Korea, General Lee Soon-shin
obviously reveals the advantages of sticking with own will. During the war
between Korea and Japan, the Court of Chosun (one of the dynasties of Korean
history) underwent full of despondency due to nationwide demolition caused by
the Japanese intrusion. Some even suggested the king to follow the wants of
Japan: providing direct path to China. On the contrary, however, General Lee
persisted the resistance against Japan, asserting that he still has 12 ships of
navy to fight with. In spite of despise of the Court, he solely led his army
and destroyed hundreds of Japanese ships. Such triumph ultimately led to the
overall counterattack of Chosun, and the battle is now regarded as one of three
most remarkable naval battles in the world history.
It
is true that being different from the majority is burdensome. However, those
who pursue such principle are likely to acquire enough merits that deserve to
their efforts at last.
.jpg)
