Sometimes a simple story can reveal a truth that lengthy explanations cannot. The following four stories offer different …
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In Yushu City, Jilin Province, in 1930s China, a young woman surnamed Ma married into the local Li …
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How an Old Garlic Seller Humbled a Renowned Martial Arts Master
by Mikel DavisSecond Young Master Yang of Nanyang County was a renowned figure throughout the region along the grain transport …
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Being born into a poor family inevitably limits a person’s horizons and resources. Yet many people who fail …
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WisdomEditor's Pick
Why Some Survive Disaster: Fate, Conscience, and Human responsibility (Part 2)
by Mikel DavisIn 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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