There is a Chinese proverb that highlights the importance of addressing fundamental issues before anything else. It uses the metaphor of farming: If a field is unable to hold water, then no matter how good the seeds are or how hard you work, the effort will ultimately be wasted. Similarly, no matter how hard you ...
In various epochs of human history, we find leaders and thinkers who stand out for their wisdom, wit, and a keen understanding of human nature. From the corridors of American politics to the enlightening teachings of ancient China, the following anecdotes unveil glimpses of wisdom from some of history’s most esteemed figures, such as Abraham ...
Life is but a few short decades long, and when you reach old age, can you continue to learn? In Kenya, 94-year-old Priscilla Sitienei’s decision to attend the village elementary school sends a powerful message about the importance of education and demonstrates her determination and philosophy to the world. The oldest elementary school student: Priscilla ...
Is fortune-telling accurate? This question has sparked different opinions for ages. Why do some fortune-tellers get their predictions right, while others miss the mark? What are the factors that determine the accuracy of fortune-telling? The following tale might just enlighten you. Xue Er’s fortune During the Qing Dynasty, there was a famous face reader in ...
Born on July 19, 1895, in Yixing, Jiangsu, Xu Beihong began learning painting from his father at a young age. He later moved to Shanghai to work part-time while continuing his studies, eventually traveling to Japan and France to further cultivate his artistic abilities. The Louvre Museum in France had a profound impact on Xu ...
The world has been stricken with an epidemic so mysterious that even after three years of research using precise instruments, Western medicine has not fully understood its toxicity, nor has it developed the most accurate vaccine or prescription. Modern Chinese medicine, too, has failed to genuinely inherit the essence and intricacies contained in ancient traditional ...
Recently, a British man swimming in the Red Sea off Egypt’s coast was bitten five times by a shark. As blood stained the waters, a pod of dolphins suddenly appeared, thwarting the shark’s attack and guiding the man to a nearby boat. He was eventually rushed to the hospital, where he received over 300 stitches, ...
Emperor Taizong of Tang, also known as Li Shimin (A.D. 599-649), was the second emperor of the Tang Dynasty of China, ruling from 626 to 649. Li Shimin was an excellent emperor. He created the golden age of the Tang Dynasty, a grand era when nations worldwide came to pay their respects. This epoch is ...
Like blooming flowers waiting to unfurl, young girls of 12 and 13 possess radiant beauty. The waves of history gently lap against ancient towers, brushing away the dust of the past. Emerging from the annals of time, like lotuses rising from the water, we see three young girls — Jingnu of the Qi State, Xungan ...
According to Tang Que Shi, during the reign of Emperor De Zong of the Tang Dynasty, there was an official named Li Ao whose radical and straightforward character led to his offending Prime Minister Li Fengji. Consequently, Li Ao was demoted from the central Department of State Affairs and sent to a remote region, Luzhou, ...
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