In great disasters, survival sometimes appears to depend on chance. A teacher wakes early. A building is built …
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WisdomEditor's Pick
Why Some Survive Disaster: Fate, Conscience, and Human Responsibility (Part 1)
by Mikel DavisWhen disaster strikes, people often search for meaning. Why are some lives lost while others are spared? Is …
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WisdomEditor's Pick
Zeng Guofan’s Biggest Mistake: What He Learned About Choosing a Marriage Partner
by Mikel DavisZeng Guofan is remembered as one of the Qing Dynasty’s most perceptive judges of character. Throughout his life, …
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There’s an old Chinese saying: “A cup of tea each morning keeps the medicine seller away.” For thousands …
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Chinese CultureEditor's Pick
Why Yielding Was Once Considered a Sign of Strength, Not Weakness
by Emma LubyEmma LuWhat does it mean to “yield”? Is it a form of weakness, or a deliberate choice rooted in …
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When people think about repaying a favor, many instinctively reach for the simplest option: treating someone to a …
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Buddhism teaches that every action carries consequences: those who sow good deeds reap blessings, while those who sow …
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The Fu River surges from the snowy plateau, cuts a deep ravine between two mountains, and races into …
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In the village of Honggangchi in Pingyin County, Jinan, lived two men with starkly different reputations. On the …
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WisdomEditor's Pick
The Wisdom of Destiny: At 50, Look at the Heart; at 60, Look at the Ears; at 70, Look at Fate
by Mikel DavisThere are countless people in the world, each with a unique personality and appearance. A person’s appearance often …