The Jewish community, which makes up only 0.3 percent of the global population, astonishingly accounts for 20 percent of the Nobel Prize winners. They have also claimed 38 percent of the U.S. National Science Awards, 27 percent of the Turing Awards, and 42 percent of the Neumann Awards. Despite numerous adversities, the Jewish community has ...
During the late Qing Dynasty, there lived a statesman named Lin Zexu. He was not only a political and military figure, he was a rare literary and educational figure as well. It is said that in September 1839, after Lin inspected Macau, he wrote 10 maxims known as the “Ten Useless Things” on Qianshan Mountain. ...
Speech is more than mere communication; it’s a form of spiritual discipline deeply ingrained in our daily lives. Without proper attention to this aspect, numerous troubles can arise, as words wield the power to shape realities and relationships. Insights from Wang Yangming Wang Yangming, a renowned philosopher of the Ming Dynasty, provided a profound lesson ...
Life is indeed full of unexpected twists and delightful surprises. Yet, in the fabric of fortune, ancient Chinese wisdom cautions against early celebrations in times of apparent joy. Millennials are well-accustomed to seeking continual happiness and evading misfortune, aspiring for an uninterrupted streak of good fortune. However, vintage insights suggest a more restrained approach, especially ...
Deep in the annals of ancient Indian folklore lies a story that resonates through time, encapsulating the eternal struggle of honesty versus greed. This fable speaks to the core of human values and the consequences of our choices. It revolves around a young merchant, his uncle, and a seemingly ordinary object that holds extraordinary value ...
Hu Xueyan, also known as Guangyong (光墉), was a native of Chixi in Anhui Province. Born into a poor family, he experienced ups and downs throughout his life, going from poverty to great wealth and status more than once. Hu Xueyan started his career as a merchant, rising to the third rank of the late ...
The ancient Chinese sages were noted for advocating benevolence, righteousness, politeness, wisdom, and integrity. To these ancient sages, wisdom not only denoted knowledge and truth, but also embodied intelligence and common sense. This is the story of Fu Rong, who used his wisdom to exonerate the falsely accused. The Former Qin, also called Fu Qin (A.D. 351-394), ...
Self-mastery comes when individuals learn to address their moods and emotions before they attempt to deal with causal situations or events. They analyze their minds before they analyze things. When one’s emotions, such as anger, are out of control, one’s reasoning and intellectual ability tend to decline, and one is prone to making mistakes to ...
Character is the foundation upon which we stand in the world. Those of poor character often resort to opportunistic shortcuts and lack sincerity. Let’s delve into some stories of how ancient people discerned character through the game of chess. Wang Anshi: Chess and character Wang Anshi, a renowned official from the Northern Song Dynasty, was ...
During the last years of Emperor Qianlong’s reign and the early years of Emperor Jiaqing in the Qing Dynasty, the land was in turmoil. Bandits were rampant, and those who traveled, especially in the northern regions, often did so with trepidation. Anyone carrying silver and valuables would invariably seek the protection of a skilled bodyguard. ...
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