life lessons

People often believe that character is revealed in life’s defining moments. Yet more often than not, small, everyday …

In Weiyang lived a Go player named Wang Ben who was exceedingly proud of his abilities. He had …

As we journey through life, our understanding of what truly matters changes gradually. In our younger years, we …

When resentment leads to retaliation, both sides lose. But when former enemies can meet with a smile and …

Zeng Guofan is remembered as one of the Qing Dynasty’s most perceptive judges of character. Throughout his life, …

Zheng Xie (1693-1765), better known by his art name Zheng Banqiao, was a celebrated painter and calligrapher of …

How much does it really cost to raise a child from elementary school through university? And how does …

Middle age is a stage when life has already shown its patterns. One has seen enough of human …

During a child’s formative years, their character is like wet clay — easily shaped, easily marked. This is …

In many rural communities, elders often give the same piece of advice when fruit ripens on the trees: …