Tell the truth at all times, even under the worst circumstances. This is one of the philosophies of Diogenes of Sinope, a Greek philosopher. Truth and cynicism do not always go hand in hand. Because of this, Diogenes remained an interesting philosopher with a unique look on life. If you’re into cynicism or are at ...
Force is about conquering, while wisdom is about understanding. Wisdom allows you to find a way through any situation, while force can only push you forward. The following are two stories about using wisdom instead of force to solve a problem. All it takes is a bag of eggs An old saying goes: “It’s worth ...
There is a farmer’s market every day in China — if farmers or people from a village have more produce than their family can eat, they often sell the excess, such as peppers, at the market. One day, a housewife took a break from her daily routine and decided to visit the local farmers market. ...
The Chinese zodiac consists of 12 animals — the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep (or goat), monkey, rooster, dog, and pig. Each animal is paired with an animal with the opposite characteristic, reflecting the teachings of ancient China. Pairs of animals in the Chinese zodiac The first pair in the Chinese zodiac is ...
Significant literary works can evoke a multitude of emotions yet can also nourish people’s hearts. But how does one create great books or articles? And how does a writer find the inspiration to create them? To find the answers to these questions, we asked Chinese-language columnist Wang Guanming from The Epoch Times, who began writing for the ...
Tseng Guo-fan (1811-1872) was a flourishing Chinese statesman, military general, and Confucian scholar of the late Qing Dynasty. Throughout history, those who have become successful have had specific themes in their lives. Sometimes they need a mentor or an important figure in their lives. Others had a particular mindset. Tseng Guo-fan was best known for raising and ...
Enlightenment manifests in many different forms and in many different ways. 3 stories about enlightenment 1. Let it go There was an old blacksmith who made his living by selling iron pans, kitchen knives, and scissors. Whenever people passed by, they would see him lying on a bamboo chair with a radio in his hand ...
We often think that others are happier than we are, but are they? So as we consider our lives, we may ask ourselves, how is happiness found? A survey was conducted to determine what kind of people were the happiest in the world. Among the tens of thousands of responses, four stood out: an artist ...
In today’s modern world, people may have a hard time believing in what they cannot see or accepting what they cannot fully understand. Therefore, people may think that what they do in this lifetime has no bearing on their future. But the ancients knew that, while we may not fully understand our karmic ties, good ...
Growing up can be tough with all the responsibilities, pressure, and challenges. But the good news is that there’s a simple guide to follow that can help you move toward self-sufficiency. The road to self-sufficiency. Self-sufficiency is a challenge that even the greats struggled with at one point. Becoming an adult and finally choosing to ...
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