virtues

The Fascinating Origin of ‘Fair Trade’

October 7, 2022 by Tatiana Denning

Historically, 'fair trade' has been cast on a steelyard's sliding weight for weighing steel. (Image: Jill Lehmann via Dreamstime)

8 Cardinal Virtues in People’s Lives

May 12, 2022August 8, 2021 by Billy Shyu

The 8 Cardinal Virtues are the criteria that Confucius left for people to follow. (Image: Kevinsmithnyc via Wikimedia Commons)

The Legendary Tale of Houyi and Chang’e, Goddess of the Moon

June 12, 2022March 14, 2021 by Michael Segarty

A painting of Cheng'e, the Goddess of the Moon.

The enchanting tale of Houyi and Chang'e, his beautiful wife. (Image: via Wikimedia Commons)

A Feng Shui Master’s Bowl of Water

June 11, 2022March 5, 2021 by Emma Lu

No matter what culture you belong to, the concept of feng shui will have directly or indirectly affected your thoughts and subsequent living arrangements. (Image: iano via Pixabay)

The Traditional Masculine Code: Complaining and Explaining

September 22, 2022April 28, 2020 by Armin Auctor

When making a list of manly traits, complaining and explaining should be left off. (Image: successdhamala via Pixabay)

Rejecting Lust Results in Building Good Fortune

March 2, 2022September 16, 2018 by Nspirement Staff

Lin Maoxian, a scholar during the Northern Song Dynasty, rejected the advances of his neighbor's wife. (Image: via The Epoch Times)

The Humble and Honorable Empress Ma

February 16, 2022December 3, 2016 by Nspirement Staff

Empress Ma told her officials that if anyone from her family tried to meddle in state affairs, tried to gain favors, or make influential connections, they should be punished in accordance with the law. (Image: via Taste Of Life)

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