Long ago in India, society was sharply divided. Wealth and status were distributed unevenly, and people were ranked …
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RelationshipsEditor's Pick
The Bond Between Husband and Wife — A Red Thread Woven Across Lifetimes (Part 1)
In traditional thought, the bond between husband and wife was never regarded as accidental. It was spoken of …
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“Respect for others — no matter rich or poor — is a matter of cultivation.” The lesson at …
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The following story unfolded in a small town in the Southern United States at the dawn of the …
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During World War II, an American platoon was engaged in a fierce fight with the enemy. During this …
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In a bustling Shanghai restaurant, the air was thick with the aroma of ginger and steamed fish. Our …
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Few moments test a parent more than being told their child has committed a serious wrongdoing. In that …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
The Qing Dynasty Painter Who Turned Down Silver to Help Another Artist
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisZheng Xie (1693-1765), better known by his art name Zheng Banqiao, was a celebrated painter and calligrapher of …
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WisdomEditor's Pick
Liang Qichao’s Journals: What Is the Most Bitter Suffering in Life?
by Emma Luby Emma LuLiang Qichao (1873-1929) was a young colleague and follower of Kang Youwei (1858-1927), a Chinese political thinker and reformer in …
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RelationshipsEditor's Pick
Why Marriage Feels More Fragile Than Ever
by Helen Londonby Helen LondonThe cultural shift where the language of the boardroom — ROI, KPIs, and market value — has invaded …