How a Courageous Daughter Saved Her Father and Made History

18-11-12 a physician. As an official, he was fair and honest so that local people praised him for his integrity. He now...

Six Selections from Ren Jing (Scripture of Forbearance)

18-11-07 mistake. The person who lost the gold felt very ashamed. Others later praised Zhi Buyi as an honest person....

Zeng Shen Sincerely Complied with Confucius’ Teachings

18-10-25 determine whether he had done his best for others, been honest to his friends, or reviewed his teacher'...

Two Honest Officials with Good Upbringing

18-09-23 Two Honest Officials with Good Upbringing Kuang Ye was the Secretary of the Defense Department...

Emperor Tang Taizong’s Leniency Based Principles

18-08-28 According to the Song Dynasty history book Zi Zhi Tong Jian, “The Emperor ordered Zhangsun Wuji, the Chief...

The Great Learning in Ancient China (Part 2)

18-08-24 their people and were famous for being fair and honest while holding office at court. They donated most...

Great Empresses of China – Role Models for Traditional Women (Part 3)

18-08-10 these words: “I've heard that you are very honest and upright. Now I see it and thus I reward you...

Great Empresses of China – Role Models for Traditional Women (Part 3)

18-08-05 him. She also rectified his ruling mistakes and was known to protect honest and loyal officials. She...

Avoid Eloquent Speakers, Employ the Honest and Dutiful

18-07-10 Avoid Eloquent Speakers, Employ the Honest and Dutiful Emperor Wen, Liu Heng (202 – 157 BC), was...

Ancients Discuss the Value of Time

18-06-29 realize that he is aging.” Xun Zi said, “There is never an end to learning.” “I used to think all day, but...

The Concept of “Being Content with Poverty and Happily Pursuing the Way” (Part 2)

18-05-18Zi Han: “The Master [Confucius] wanted to go to live in the nine wild tribes of the east. Someone...

The Concept of “Being Content with Poverty and Happily Pursuing the Way” (Part 1)

18-05-12 schools in many places. Later he went to the Nation of Wei. He and his classmate Zi Xia together taught in...

春雪有怀

18-04-24 indistinct and driftingWith Zi You nowhere to be found.I want to ride upon a donkeyOr sail along the riverTo...

Ancient Sages Transforms Others by Acting Righteously

18-04-19 known for his honest and upright conduct. Due to wide acclaim and recognition of his moral character and...

Revive the Divinely Inspired Culture and Appreciate Its Significance (Part 3)  

18-04-16 aspects while being tolerant towards others, and to thinking about others and helping others. Lao Zi...

China's First "Monk Emperor": Xiao Yan, Emperor Wu of the Liang Dynasty

18-03-31 officials. He expected local officials to be honest, uncorrupted, and righteous. He also made a decree to the...

  Ancient Stories about Being a Good Neighbor

18-03-04 for his pure and upright character. Zi Rudao Was Charitable to Neighbors Zi Rudao of the Yuan Dynasty...

The Wisdom of Inclusiveness

18-02-23 , Taoism, and Confucianism. Lao Zi said that a person with great virtue is able to be all encompassing and...

Respecting Teachers and Cherishing Virtue (Part 1)

18-02-19 burned incense, kowtowed, and completed the ritual of honoring Laozi as his teacher. Zi is a courteous...

  China's Tea Culture (Part 2)

18-02-03 ;tea" and the "Dao." China's ancient sage Lao Zi said, "The Dao can be called the...

  Ancient Stories of Unselfishness and Righteousness

18-01-01 take personal revenge." Everyone admired him as an honest elder statesman. 至公至正,不以私害公 宋代的李元纲,在他...

  Sun Simiao and His Cultivation Theory Related to Health (Part 1)

17-12-17 and Qian Jin Yi Fang mentioned above, he also wrote Lao Zi Zhu (Notes to Laozi), Zhuangzi Zhu (Notes...

  Emperor Kangxi - A Master of Pen and Sword

17-12-15 Yong, Lun Yu, and Meng Zi) and the Five Classics (Shi, Shu, Li, Yi, and Chun Qiu), which instilled...

  About Chinese History

17-12-08 recording things in an impartial and truthful way." (Shuo Wen Jie Zi, Explaining Simple and Analyzing...

Be Clear about Cause and Effect: Good Will Be Rewarded with Good (Part 1)

17-11-21 Zhao Xiong (1129 – 1194 AD) in the Southern Song Dynasty. Zhao Xiong was a kind and honest person since...

Yan Shu: A Faithful and Sincere Person

17-11-21 the emperor, where he was told the reason for his appointment. With his honest and straightforward...

Xu Xun: Seek to Understand the Tao, Establish Virtue and Help Others (Part 2)

17-11-11 book refers to character improvements in eight areas: 1) be honest in dealing with people; 2) be filial...

Abide by Tao, Promote Kindness, Use Virtue to Administer the Country (Part 1 of 2)

17-09-23 The citizens were simple, honest, and advocated virtue. Initiating a policy of thrift Emperor Wen was...

Integrity and Trust: A Virtue and a Responsibility

17-09-22 ;" and so on. There are many stories about ancient Chinese people being honest, trustworthy and...

Protected by an "Ethereal Sarong"

17-09-18 an honest and outspoken prime minister, and the emperor regarded him highly.Li Fan, courtesy name...

The Selfless Realm of  Fan Zhongyan (Part 2 of 2)

17-09-08 cautious about elections, focusing on education, selecting the generals properly, keeping the honest...

  The Selfless Realm of Fan Zhongyan (Part 1 of 2)

17-09-03 content." Honest officials used these quotes as models for their lives. His morality and virtue have been...

A Gentleman Is Strict with Himself and Tolerant of Others (Part 1 of 2)

17-08-20 person is demanding of others." Meng Zi (372 – 289 BC) said, "If you cared for others but did...

Shame Leads to Self-Discipline 知耻自律

16-08-14 Shame Leads to Self-DisciplineKing Wen of the State of Chu, named Xiong Zi, was the son of King Wu...

To Rule a Country, One Needs to Get Rid of Societal Mice and Fierce Dogs

16-08-14 To Rule a Country, One Needs to Get Rid of Societal Mice and Fierce Dogs Yan Zi (578 – 500 BC...

Seeking No Power and Pursuing No Fame

16-08-14 with the duty of educating his son, the Crown Prince. Heng Rong was knowledgeable and honest, so...

Advise Frankly and Preserve Moral Integrity (中文875字)

16-07-30 ministerial positions. He admired the principles taught by Huang Di and Lao Zi, and he was an upright and...

A Small Story of Retribution

16-05-22 area. He was an honest and straightforward man. He had the supernormal capability of visiting hell and...

Taking Bribes and Perverting the Law Ruined a Promising Future

16-04-16 despised by everyone.  Officials should be honest and upright. Assistant Magistrate Xu took a bribe and an...