..and so he should! He is a master practitioner of an ancient Chinese wisdom and philosophy "Thick Face Black Heart".

The Essence of Thick Face, Black Heart

Thick Face, Black Heart is the secret law of nature that governs successful behaviour in every aspect of one’s life.
Often we are so concerned with what makes us feel good that we forget what makes us feel great. Understanding how to surmount pain, doubt, and failure is an important aspect of the game of winning at life.
Character is not made of sunshine and roses. Like steel, it is forged in fire, between hammer and the anvil.
A successful life is one that is lived through understanding and pursuing one’s own path, not chasing after the dreams of others.
Thick Face, Black Heart is and is not about ruthlessness, yet you’ll learn that by adapting and adopting non-destructive ruthlessness, you will gain the freedom in actions necessary to achieve effectiveness in the execution of your life’s task.
By getting in touch with this power within you, you will gain unshakable clarity and focus to help you discover and achieve your intended destiny.
The Thick Face, Black Heart practitioner must exercise his ability to ignore criticism, ridicule, and other vilification from others, and at the same time carry out your duties as you see fit.
Thick Face, Black Heart at its crudest level has no moral overtones. It is purely addressing how to get what you want. Thick face at this level is totally unconscionable; Black Heart is absolutely ruthless.
The wisdom of spirituality is the root of mundane living. The ability to judge good from evil is essential. There is no one out there you have to conquer. When you have successfully conquered yourself, the world will be at your feet.
The ultimate courage of a Thick Face, Black Heart Warrior is dispassion. This means having the courage to fight in spite of fear; to be able to detach from the emotions associated with defeat so that its presence does not thwart you.
The union of the spiritual and material worlds: You will be able to create a meeting ground for the sublime spiritual world and the ruthless business world. Ultimately, you will see no division or conflicts between the spiritual world and the ruthless world. Your sublimal spiritual insight will become an essential tool to conquer the day-to-day realities.
When one acts in harmony with the Universal Will, one’s actions are aligned with the good of all and the benefit of all. You are neither self-righteous nor too eager to please, nor are you seeking approval. In conquering, you are ruthless. In action and non action, you are changeless. If you can achieve these, you are a true Thick Face, Black Heart practitioner.

Well obviously I didn't read all that, but here's a photo that might support what you're getting at.

.....the wisdom of spirituality is the root of mundane living.




thanks mom!

Damn,,,,serious thread. I have heard of the black heart but not the Thick face...I can see where u link that to Prince. Especailly in the 80's. I have heard a few people say that P was "blackhearted". At the time, I didn't it was kinda harsh.

There seems to be some truth to everything...especially if that thought pattern is within someone else...However...It is simpler to say...

Be proud enough to know that you are entitled to be here because God has blessed you with life...and you are responsible for a humble approach to the idea that everyone is a lovable spirit.

If you feel like crying...cry...
If you feel like smiling...please do...
Leave cruelty to Mother Nature...if your angry just say so.

It is better to have a genuine level of modesty than to wear a phony high-self esteem...when all human beings are worthy and capable of achieving something of worldly good. Just Love and it will take you where you need to go.

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