The Story of An Amazing Mother: Wang Shu-Zhen

Wang Shu-Zhen was an extraordinary woman and mother. She was born into a scholarly family in China in 1897, married a wealthy businessman when she was 19 years old, became a widow at 52, and singlehandedly raised 13 children, all of whom hold doctoral degrees. Resolution in the face of tragedy In 1948, when the ...

Emma Lu

Wang Shu-Zhen and her children.

Bonsai in Feng Shui: A Miniature Tree’s Meaning to Life

Finding the meaning of a bonsai in feng shui is key to understanding a vast part of feng shui philosophy, which is arranging the pieces in living spaces to create balance with the natural world. So, if you’re a feng shui or bonsai enthusiast, learn how this miniature tree can teach you a lot about ...

Mike West

A bonsai tree.

Ego vs. Love

The heart wants what it wants, but this does not always mean it is correct. Likewise, the ego can be a vital source of confidence, but what do we do when it’s ego vs. love? Humans are emotional creatures, and we do most things based on either ego or love. Therefore, the key to a ...

David Clapp

A person holding a cut-out stick figure.

Great Writing Comes From the Heart

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 ...

Emma Lu

A smartphone with The Epoch Times app.

Tseng Guo-fan: 6 Principles for a Successful Life

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 ...

Kathy McWilliams

Tseng Guo-fan leading the victorious Taiping Army.

4 Character Traits That Define a True Friend

Friendships can majorly impact your health and well-being, but it’s not always easy to develop or maintain friendships. Understand the importance of social connection in your life and what you can do to build and nurture lasting friendships. What are the benefits of friendship? Friends can help you celebrate good times and provide support during ...

Emma Lu

Friendship in Chinese and English carved into a stone.

Hu Shih’s Remedy for Making a Marriage Last

Hu Shih (December 17, 1891 to February 24, 1962) was a Chinese literary scholar, philosopher, and diplomat. He held degrees from Cornell and Columbia universities and was later appointed Ambassador of the Republic of China to the U.S. between 1938 and 1942. He then served as Chancellor of Peking University between 1946 and1948. Jiang Dongxiu ...

Emma Lu

Hu Shih with Franklin .D. Roosevelt.

Where Does Your Wealth Come From?

There is a famous saying in the West: “Man plans, and God laughs.” Though man may compete and strive for things like wealth or a prestigious position, what actually determines if he will have these things in his lifetime? It seems that just because someone wants these things, it does not mean that he will have ...

Tatiana Denning

A wealthy woman getting ready to board a private jet.

Scammers: How to Beat Them at Their Own Game

Most scammers are not as direct as the infamous Nigerian Prince scam. Instead, con artists use subtle psychological tricks to get you to cooperate. These tricks take advantage of people’s kindness, naïvete, shame, greed, or fear. For years, people assumed you are stupid if scammers fooled you. But researchers have found that that’s not the ...

Nathan Machoka

No scammer.