Great People, Small Stories · Scientists

Author: Yan Xuzhi
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: Throughout history, how many heroes, geniuses, and extraordinary talents have emerged in the world! Among them, some had grand ambitions, sacrificing their families for the nation and the people's well-being; some were both martial and literary, invincible in battle, and the bravest of the brave; some were extraordinary and wise, knowledgeable in all fields, and full of wisdom; some were clever and eloquent, capable of stabilizing the state; some could compose poetry in seven steps, write books, and leave behind a legacy of works; some were versatile and possessed extraordinary skills, standing out from the ordinary; some were ingenious and inventive, bringing benefits to humanity; some were erudite and tireless in teaching, setting an example for others; some wandered the world, facing life and death, daring to be the first; some endured humiliation and worked hard to improve themselves, building their businesses through hardship. These outstanding individuals, who achieved great accomplishments and left a lasting legacy, are the political leaders, military strategists, thinkers, diplomats, writers, artists, scientists, educators, explorers, and entrepreneurs that people admire. The brilliant achievements they made in their respective fields all have their own reasons. Whether it was diligence and learning, enduring hard work, frugality and perseverance, or modesty and courage in exploration... their success was inseparable from their strong psychological qualities and noble moral character. Their success was filled with hard work and tears of pain. Their success was accompanied by countless moving stories. These people are the talented, the strong, the famous, the giants, the sages, the "supermen," the great figures, and the big personalities we often refer to. They not only left behind immeasurable material wealth for future generations but also bestowed upon us endless spiritual strength. They are the objects of people's admiration and the role models for people to learn from. As the saying goes, "The power of role models is infinite." "Near ink, one becomes black; near vermilion, one becomes red," and this is the very principle. Mencius' mother moved three times to find a good neighbor for her son, wanting to provide him with a good role model. Here, we have collected short stories of over 1,000 great figures from 10 different fields. Great figures, though and giants, are also ordinary people, mortals. They have experiences similar to ordinary people. They have the seven emotions and six desires, joys and sorrows, happiness and sadness; they have the joys of success and the pains of failure; they have once been wealthy beyond measure and have also been penniless; they have once been invincible and have also been defeated; they have been respected and have also been laughed at. There are many such vivid and interesting stories about them. These short stories are mostly based on historical facts, with added descriptions; some are abridged from biographies; and some are adapted from news reports. These short stories write about the political leaders' grand ambitions and also their hidden wisdom; the military strategists' willingness to face death and also their filial piety; the diplomats' righteous indignation and also their willingness to compromise; the thinkers' profound insights and also their life pursuits; the artists' diligence and perseverance and also their virtue and art; the educators' extensive knowledge and also their humility in learning; the writers' creative struggles and also their wonderful ideas; the scientists' painstaking efforts and also their experiences of failure; the explorers' courage to face danger and also their meticulousness; the entrepreneurs' generosity and also their meticulous planning. These short stories are like brilliant dewdrops, clear and sparkling, reflecting the dazzling light of the great figures. This is the charm of character! This is the power of character! This is the role model we should learn from. We have written these short stories of great figures, showcasing their spiritual demeanor before you. Young friends, after reading these stories, you can gain knowledge, be inspired, understand the principles of life, and learn how to be a good person. Wishing you, young friends, that you may also become a great figure!