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Three Sieves
Once, a disciple of Socrates came to find him in a hurry. He gasped for breath and then said excitedly: “I want to tell you something; you will never guess what it is.” Surprisingly, Socrates stopped him before he could reveal the information and asked: “Did you filter it through three sieves?” Sensing that his …
The Story of “Four Candies”
When Mr. Tao Xingzhi held the position of the school principal, he saw a boy throwing a brick at another boy. Not only was this bullying behavior, but it was also very dangerous. Principal Tao stopped the boy and told him to come to the Principal’s office at three o’clock that afternoon. By three o’clock, …
Acts of Kindness Bear Fruit
Acts of Kindness Bear Fruit (translated from the original Chinese; the author is unknown) This is a true story that took place in the United States in 1995: David, a businessman, was driving late at night to New York City on business. Eventually, he realized he was too tired to continue driving and got off …
“Peace”-Or, How Slowing Down is the Key to Happiness
I found this article on the internet and thought that it was worth sharing. I hope that you enjoy reading it as much as I did. I am a taxi driver who makes a living in New York. One day, I received a call from a strange passenger. This experience left a deep impression on …
