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1d ago

How Yanzi Diffused His Ruler’s Anger (Again)

Last time, we looked at the story of how Yanzi saved a stableman from death. This time, we’ll look at another similar story.

How Yanzi Diffused His Ruler’s Anger (Again)

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4d ago

Daily Stoic June Review — Problem Solving

The Daily Stoic is a book with 366 quotes from Stoic philosophers on how to live a good life. I had previously read this a couple years ago…

Daily Stoic June Review — Problem Solving

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Jun 29

Mencius and the Tale of Two Soldiers

During the Warring States Period (475–221 BCE) in China’s history, the various states were constantly attacking one another. Hoping to stop…

Mencius and the Tale of Two Soldiers

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Jun 21

An Exemplar of Deep Kindness: Dr. Hur Jun

Last time, we looked at an exemplar of deep kindness named Zou Ying. Her deep kindness was reflected in her various actions, such as:

An Exemplar of Deep Kindness: Dr. Hur Jun

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Jun 14

An Exemplar of Deep Kindness: Zou Ying

During the Song Dynasty (960–1279), there was a woman named Zou Ying. Her father’s first wife passed away early after giving birth to a…

An Exemplar of Deep Kindness: Zou Ying

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Jun 7

Awakening Others’ Morality

Have you ever scolded or criticized others for their faults and mistakes? Did they change afterwards? If so, was that change long-lasting?

Awakening Others’ Morality

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Jun 1

Daily Stoic May Review — Right Action

The Daily Stoic is a book with 366 quotes from Stoic philosophers on how to live a good life. I had previously read this a couple years ago…

Daily Stoic May Review — Right Action

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May 27

A Peaceful Society Depends on Harmonious Marriage

This past year, the war in Iran broke out, and we saw prices of gas and daily goods increase suddenly as a result. But these are small…

A Peaceful Society Depends on Harmonious Marriage

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May 25

The Stickler Servant — A Story On Flexible Versus Rigid Learning

A long time ago, there was a man was not well educated and could not do any kind of work, so he had no choice but to become a servant…

The Stickler Servant — A Story On Flexible Versus Rigid Learning

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May 13

Daily Stoic April Review — Unbiased Thought

The Daily Stoic is a book with 366 quotes from Stoic philosophers on how to live a good life. I had previously read this a couple years ago…

Daily Stoic April Review — Unbiased Thought

Alex Chen

Alex Chen

Passionate about learning and practicing wisdom from ancient philosophies. Author of the Weekly Wisdom Blog: https://www.weeklywisdomblog.com/

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