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- Kang Gam-chan was a Goryeo official who achieved numerous military feats, including repelling the invasion of the Liao dynasty, and reached the position of Special Promotion, Inspecting Tae-sa, Prime Minister, and Founding Duke of Cheonsu County in 1031.
- He left behind various famous sayings about the importance of wisdom over strength, the courage of warriors, the competence of leaders, lessons learned from defeat, opportunities for victory, light after darkness, and triumph over self-overcoming.
- Kang Gam-chan was a representative hero and wise figure in the Goryeo period, and his achievements and famous sayings continue to inspire many people today.
Kang Gam-chan
Gang Gam-chan (Korean Hanja: 姜邯贊 or 姜邯瓚, November 19, 948 – August 20, 1031) was a government official of Goryeo. His bon-gwan (clan origin) was Geumju.
In 983 (3rd year of King Seongjong's reign), he passed the civil service examination with the top score and served as Yebusirang (Minister of Rites), Hanlim Haksa (Royal Scholar), and eventually Pyongjangsa (Prime Minister). He repelled the third invasion of the Liao dynasty, and in 1019 (10th year of King Hyeonjong's reign), he was ennobled as Gyeomgyo Taeui Munha Sirang Dongnaesa Munha Pyongjangsa Cheonsuhyeon Gaeguknam Sik eup Sambekh (檢校太尉門下侍郞同內史門下平章事天水縣開國男食邑三百戶). In 1020 (11th year of King Hyeonjong's reign), he was promoted to Teokjin Gyeomgyo Taeboo Cheonsuhyeon Gaegukja Sik eup Obae (特進檢校太傅天水縣開國子食邑五). In 1030 (21st year of King Hyeonjong's reign), he became Munha Simjung (Prime Minister), and in 1031 (22nd year of King Hyeonjong's reign), he reached the position of Teokjin Gyeomgyo Taesa Simjung Cheonsugun Gaegukhu (特進檢校太師侍中天水郡開國侯). His posthumous name was Inheon (仁憲). He was enshrined in the temple of King Hyeonjong, and during the reign of King Munjong, he was posthumously promoted to Sutaesa (守太師) and Jungseoryeong (中書令).
○ The tiger's strength is to be feared, but strength always yields to wisdom. If might ruled the world, how could humans have become its masters?
○ A warrior should not fear death, and victory does not come to those who are afraid.
○ The presence of an incompetent leader leads even brave soldiers to defeat.
○ A wise leader focuses on elevating his followers.
○ Do not fear defeat, but learn from it.
○ The opportunity for victory is always open. Only the courageous can enter its door.
○ Even though the night of raging storms may be dark, the sun will surely rise.
○ Conquering oneself is the greatest victory.
