THE ART OF WAR BY SUN WU – 3
Chapter 7 Maneuvering
Sunzi said: In war, the general receives his commands from the sovereign. Having collected an army and concentrated his forces, he must blend...
Eight Immortals in Chinese mythology
The Eight Immortals (八仙) are a group of legendary immortals in Chinese mythology. Each immortal's power can be transferred to a power tool (法器)...
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The Chinese novelist’s profile was massively raised by winning the literature prize, but he has struggled to write since, he says.
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中庸 – Zhong Yong
Also known as: "The state of equilibrium and harmony"
What Heaven has conferred is called The Nature; an accordance with this nature is called The...
Summary of the Rules of Propriety Part 3
Summary of the Rules of Propriety Part 3
When his father or mother is ill, (a young man) who has been capped should not use...
The Art of War by Sun Wu – 1
Chapter 1 Laying Plans
Sunzi said: The art of war is of vital importance to the State. It is a matter of life and death, a...
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Ouyang Xiu: an ideal example of the scholar-official committed to both public service and...
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Summary of the Rules of Propriety Part 2
A great officer or (other) officer should go out or in at the ruler's doors, on the right of the middle post, without treading...
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Sunlight is so scarce that it is rationed based on income. And Beijing is divided into three different physical layers for the elite, middle...
