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Two Children Arguing about the Sun
When Confucius traveled east, he saw two children arguing and asked them why they were arguing. A child said, "I think the sun is close to people when it just rises, and far away at noon." Another child said, "I think when the sun just rises, it is far away from people, and at noon it is close to people." A child said, "The sun is as big as an umbrella at the beginning of sunrise, and it is as small as a plate at noon. Isn't that the reason why things look smaller if they are far, and bi...
Two Children Arguing about the Sun
When Confucius traveled east, he saw two children arguing and asked them why they were arguing. A child said, "I think the sun is close to people when it just rises, and far away at noon." Another child said, "I think when the sun just rises, it is far away from people, and at noon it is close to people." A child said, "The sun is as big as an umbrella at the beginning of sunrise, and it is as small as a plate at noon. Isn't that the reason why things look smaller if they are far, and bi...
The Easiest and Simplest Step Toward Daily Reflections
The philosopher Zeng said, “I daily examine myself on three points: whether, in transacting business for others, I may have been not faithful; whether, in intercourse with friends, I may have been not sincere; whether I may have not mastered and practiced the instructions of my teacher.” — Chapter 4, Book 1, The Analects of ConfuciusZeng is a student of Confucius during his late years and is one of the most esteemed Confucius scholars. The daily three reflections are his famous remarks. Altho...
The Easiest and Simplest Step Toward Daily Reflections
The philosopher Zeng said, “I daily examine myself on three points: whether, in transacting business for others, I may have been not faithful; whether, in intercourse with friends, I may have been not sincere; whether I may have not mastered and practiced the instructions of my teacher.” — Chapter 4, Book 1, The Analects of ConfuciusZeng is a student of Confucius during his late years and is one of the most esteemed Confucius scholars. The daily three reflections are his famous remarks. Altho...
Beware of Treacherous Flattery and Blind Flattery
The Master said, “Fine words and an insinuating appearance are seldom associated with true virtue.” — Chapter 3, Book 1, The Analects of ConfuciusIt is human nature to like someone praising us and dislike someone criticizing us. However, we should differentiate praise from flattery, and distinguish constructive criticism from attack. There is treacherous flattery. Some people purposefully flatter us to gain favor or interest. If you are intoxicated by such “fine words”, you are in danger of b...
Beware of Treacherous Flattery and Blind Flattery
The Master said, “Fine words and an insinuating appearance are seldom associated with true virtue.” — Chapter 3, Book 1, The Analects of ConfuciusIt is human nature to like someone praising us and dislike someone criticizing us. However, we should differentiate praise from flattery, and distinguish constructive criticism from attack. There is treacherous flattery. Some people purposefully flatter us to gain favor or interest. If you are intoxicated by such “fine words”, you are in danger of b...
The Oldest Patent Law Book in China
Over the past 10 years, I have probably written over 200 articles on intellectual property in China. Some are published in formal magazines, and some in various blogs. They are all written in a professional manner, i.e. impersonal and neutral, rich in passive tenses or third-party perspectives. Obviously, those are the articles we see a lot in a business environment, and on LinkedIn which emphasize business interaction. However, I am thinking that it might not be a bad idea to keep an "IP dia...
The Oldest Patent Law Book in China
Over the past 10 years, I have probably written over 200 articles on intellectual property in China. Some are published in formal magazines, and some in various blogs. They are all written in a professional manner, i.e. impersonal and neutral, rich in passive tenses or third-party perspectives. Obviously, those are the articles we see a lot in a business environment, and on LinkedIn which emphasize business interaction. However, I am thinking that it might not be a bad idea to keep an "IP dia...
Self-Content Without Complaints
The Master said, “Is it not pleasant to learn with a constant perseverance and application?” “Is it not pleasant to have friends coming from distant quarters?” “Is he not a man of complete virtue, who feels no discomposure though men may take no note of him?” — Chapter 1, Book 1, The Analects of ConfuciusAlthough the teaching seems obvious, you will find wisdom beneficial to your life, if you reflect more on it. We frequently complain because others don’t know or understand us. Here are two t...
Self-Content Without Complaints
The Master said, “Is it not pleasant to learn with a constant perseverance and application?” “Is it not pleasant to have friends coming from distant quarters?” “Is he not a man of complete virtue, who feels no discomposure though men may take no note of him?” — Chapter 1, Book 1, The Analects of ConfuciusAlthough the teaching seems obvious, you will find wisdom beneficial to your life, if you reflect more on it. We frequently complain because others don’t know or understand us. Here are two t...
