Little Stories, Big Wisdom II

Author: Zhang Jianpeng, Hu Zuqing, Editors
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Publishing Date: 2005-04-01
Features: Compelling wisdom stories, Elegant philosophical essays, Exquisite reading reviews, Systematic editorial format. The selected articles are positive, fresh, and beautiful in writing, with insightful and unique reviews! Greatness in small things, life wisdom is hidden here! A fusion of Chinese and foreign philosophical essays by renowned writers, a collection of ancient and modern wisdom and benevolent stories! Millions of readers' love: "Greatness in Small Things · Wisdom Series" has been a bestseller since its debut in early 2000, pioneering a new book format. Subsequently, countless imitators flooded the market, though mixed in quality, readers still discerned the gems, falling deeply in love with the eight books in this series! High praise from: In addition to winning the National Book Award, this series has received widespread acclaim from readers across all fields. Renowned writer Liu Zhenyun, famous soccer player He Haidong, and numerous cultural figures, business magnates, government officials, and celebrities have enthusiastically recommended it to readers! Classic stories in the book are widely circulated! Love of young readers: Over the years, numerous Gaokao (China's college entrance exam) top scorers have openly admitted in media interviews that this series greatly helped their studies; many teachers have included it in required reading lists; numerous articles from the series have been selected for middle school Chinese textbooks in China and abroad; even winners of the National Primary School Reading Competition have been deeply captivated by it! George Washington was the first president of the United States. It was he who led the American people in fighting for freedom and independence, shedding blood to drive out the rulers. George Washington was a great man, but contrary to what later generations imagined, he did not do only great things, leaving the less great ones for the less great people. In reality, if he were standing before you, you would find him as ordinary as anyone else—honest, passionate, and kind to others. One day, he wore a long coat down to his knees and walked out of the barracks alone. Not a single soldier recognized him. At one point, he saw a corporal leading his men to build a barricade. "Come on, harder!" the corporal shouted to the soldiers lifting a huge concrete block. "One, two, come on, harder!" But the corporal himself didn't even touch the block with his hands. Because the block was too heavy, the soldiers couldn't place it properly. The corporal shouted again, "One, two, come on, harder!" But the soldiers still couldn't move the block. Their strength was nearly exhausted, and the block was about to roll down. Just then, Washington had already hurried over and used his strong arms to brace the block. This timely help finally allowed the soldiers to place the block in position. The soldiers turned around, embraced Washington, and thanked him. "Why were you just shouting 'come on, harder' while keeping your hands in your pockets?" Washington asked the corporal. "You asked me? Can't you see I'm a corporal here?" "Oh, that's true!" Washington said, unbuttoning his coat, revealing his uniform to the arrogant corporal with his hands clasped behind his back. "Judging by the uniform, I am a general. But next time you lift something heavy, call me!" You can imagine how ashamed the corporal must have been when he realized the man standing before him was Washington himself.