사필귀정 事必歸正
Everything will eventually return to its proper course, and justice will ultimately prevail.
사필귀정 (事必歸正): Everything will eventually return to its proper course, and justice will ultimately prevail.
1 Meaning
사필귀정 (事必歸正) means “Everything will eventually return to its proper course, and justice will ultimately prevail.”.
Sapitgwijeong (事必歸正) means that all matters will inevitably return to the right path. Even if things seem chaotic or unjust at first, truth and righteousness are bound to triumph as time passes.
2 Examples
An employee is unfairly blamed for a project failure due to a colleague's false accusations.
Instead of reacting emotionally, they quietly gather data and evidence while waiting for the truth to come to light.
A construction company uses cheap materials for quick profit, while another strictly follows safety regulations despite higher costs.
The second company adheres to principles and builds with integrity and strict adherence to codes.
A public figure who hid their past history of bullying becomes successful and famous.
The truth is eventually revealed through the courage of the victims and public scrutiny, leading to accountability.
A researcher gains temporary fame by manipulating experimental data to achieve a desired result.
The fraud is exposed to the world through the peer-review process and attempts by other scientists to replicate the findings.
3 Origin
4 Key Lessons
Have patience and trust that current misfortunes or misunderstandings are not permanent.
Deception and shortcuts may offer temporary success, but they will never stand the test of time.
If your convictions are righteous, have the courage to persevere without being swayed by external pressures.
5 English Expression
English Vocabulary
끌어내리다, 좌절시키다
"Don't let these financial troubles pull you under."
산산조각 나다
"When he heard the bad news, his heart felt like it was breaking in pieces."
제자리를 찾아가다, 일이 잘 풀리다
"After months of chaos, everything finally started to fall right."
발이 걸려 넘어지다
"He didn't see the rock on the path and tripped over it."
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