You may spend your life chasing wealth and power, but will success bring happiness to your life? In …
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Chinese CultureEditor's Pick
11 Timeless Idioms From the Tao Te Ching That Reveal Laozi’s Deepest Wisdom
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisAlthough the Tao Te Ching contains just 5,000 characters, its meaning stretches across heaven and earth. Within its …
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6 Words of Ancient Chinese Wisdom for Lasting Success and Respect
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn a world where communication is fast and ambition runs high, these six ancient words offer something surprisingly …
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Mind & SpiritEditor's Pick
How Kindness and Virtue Can Boost Your Immunity and Protect Against Illness
Doctors often say: “Of all the ways to stay healthy, mental balance is key.” In other words, it’s …
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Fierce Dogs and Temple Rats: How Unchecked Power Leads to a Nation’s Downfall
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThe Spring and Autumn period and the Warring States period were a golden age for Chinese fables. These …
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3 Things You Should Never Fight For: How Avoiding Conflict Brings Fortune
by Emma Luby Emma LuZeng Guofan, a prominent statesman of the late Qing Dynasty, made a significant impact on politics, military affairs, …
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The Mystery of Princess Taiping’s Gold and the Art of Chinese Character Divination
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisChinese characters are among the most unique written languages in the world. Their pictographic and ideographic nature allows …
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Jiang Ziya’s Keys to Success: Lessons in Patience, Passion, and Prudence
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn Chinese history, Jiang Ziya is a prime example of late-blooming success. While the legendary depictions in The …
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The old Chinese saying “One’s blessings in life come from virtue, destiny, feng shui, hidden good deeds, and …
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The Wisdom and Justice of Ancient China: Lessons From Solving Cases
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisAncient Chinese officials often demonstrated remarkable wisdom and integrity when confronted with challenges, whether in the form of …