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The Wisdom of Mr. Yin: A Tale of Redemption and Renewal

During the Qing Dynasty, an older man surnamed Yin in Jixi County, Anhui Province, had a close relationship with Mr. Liu. Before Mr. Liu died, he entrusted his son to Mr. Yin. After growing up, Mr. Liu’s son had an unsettled mind, wandered outside all day, had a bad character, and spent his days drinking, ...

Tatiana Denning

Three dice.

Mother Shares Wisdom With Her Son

The wisdom shown in this conversation between a son and his mother is worthy of deep thought by all parents! Son: Mom, I can’t sleep, can you talk to me? Mom: Sure, what’s on your mind? Son: Are you satisfied with my grades? Mom: Are you satisfied with your own grades? Son: They’re not bad. ...

Mikel Davis

Mother and teenage son sit on sofa looking at a laptop screen together.

3 Heartfelt Stories of Fathers and Sons

The relationship between fathers and sons is a special one. Of course, it is no more significant than one between mothers and sons. But due to the nature of things, the relationship between fathers and sons shall always hold different challenges and bear different fruit as a reward of hardships overcome. The following are three ...

Hermann Rohr

A Son Teaches His Father to Be a Good Role Model

There is a Chinese saying: Among all good deeds, filial piety comes first. History is filled with stories of people from every background adhering to this virtue throughout their lives. The following is one example of being a good role model. Sun Yuan-jiao was a boy who obeyed his elders and treated them with respect ...

Nspirement Staff

A Mother’s Day Message From a Filial Son

There is a Chinese proverb that says: “Filial duty is the most respectable virtue of all.” 19-year-old Liu Xinhong, who had just started his first year’s studies in Yulin County, Taiwan, dropped out of college to take care of his mother, who was diagnosed with parotid cancer. The cancer was in its final stage and ...

Armin Auctor

A Mother's Day bouquet.

An Inspirational Letter From Liang Jizhang to His Son

This is a touching and inspirational letter from a well-known Hong Kong radio host Liang Jizhang to his son. It contains a father’s perception of life and infinite love for his family: Life is uncertain — nobody knows how long they will live, and there are certain things to do and speak out about before it is ...

Emma Lu

Father and son holding hands while watching a sunset.