I have four chinese symbols running down the outside of my left calf---Courage, Wisdom, Honor, and Tranquility---four things to which I aspire and generally fail miserably.

After getting tired of being constantly asked what it means (I cycle alot leaving my calves very visible) I once retouted "It means I was stupid enough to pay good money to have ink put into my skin." Got a great laugh, but I still ended up having to explain the symbols anyway.