As the ancient saying goes: “To err is human, to forgive is divine.” It means that recognizing one’s mistakes and offering sincere repentance is one of the most valuable things a person can do. Let’s look at an ancient story about someone who sincerely offered repentance and stood firm even when he was tested by ...
When ancient Chinese astronomers examined the cycles of the Sun, Earth, and Moon, they decided that the resulting calendar would feature a cyclical dating method that repeats every 60 years. This is reflected in the Chinese zodiac. The Chinese calendar is based on two cycles that interact with each other — the Chinese zodiac, which ...
The Ming Dynasty’s Wanli period (1573-1620) was an era marked by political and economic stability, as well as significant cultural achievements. During this time, Zhejiang Province was a prosperous region with a thriving economy, and it was also home to many prominent scholars and intellectuals, such as Lu Shi Ke. As such, it was a ...
How does one define true wisdom? It is not easy. But many examples can illustrate it. This story will be about doing just that using an example of Leo Tolstoy’s writing. Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) was a renowned Russian novelist, philosopher, and educator. As a young man, he and his brother joined the army. They witnessed ...
Jing Fang (77-37 BC) was a master of Yixue (易学, “the study of changes”), skilled in using celestial phenomena to predict human affairs. He was the founder of divination methods using the six lines and eight trigrams. However, despite being a pioneer in the field, he ultimately fell victim to his own predictive abilities. Why ...
Greed is an excessive desire for increased financial gain or social worth, such as prestige or power. It is an unfavorable trait that causes a behavioral conflict between self and social interests. The Case of the Stolen Smell is a folktale from Peru in which a baker is so stingy that he wants to charge his ...
In daily life, some people seem to have no education and skills, but they are very fortunate. On the other hand, some people work very hard to get rich, but always miss the opportunity, which reminds people of the saying: “Everything is written in your destiny, and you don’t have to persist in acquiring something ...
It’s easy to ask yourself, “Is there a way to overcome your problems?” and “What have I done to deserve this?” when faced with difficult hurdles in life. But it’s not what you face that counts; it’s how you react to life’s problems — especially when they happen unexpectedly. It’s important to know that life’s ...
Jay Wright is one of the few poets to explore the complex relationship between the past and present African American story. At 87 years old, he has built an impressive, if under-celebrated, career. He is primarily famous for his moving language, rhythmic verse, and mythological imagery. His works have earned him several awards, including the ...
There’s much to learn from one of the most respected Roman emperors, Marcus Aurelius. As a great leader and stoic philosopher, he drew inspiration from stoicism and believed in accepting reality, especially the chaotic part of it. Your days aren’t always filled with sugar, spice, and everything excellent. Some days, even the mere act of ...
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