Little story, big philosophy

Author: Li Xijin
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: "A grain of sand is a world, a flower is a kingdom." The author uses a series of small stories to gently explain principles, building bridges of the heart between teachers and students, parents and children, leaders and employees, guiding them all toward a world filled with warmth and wisdom. Small Stories, Great Wisdom is the result of years of observation and reflection in the education field by Li Xijin, the current Minister of Education in Taipei City. The Minister skillfully uses small stories to explain principles with tact and humor, earning acceptance and producing remarkable effects among students and teachers. In this book, there are one hundred and one small stories, each capable of achieving great impact with minimal effort. It aims to build bridges of the heart for society, connecting parents and children, parents and children, teachers and students, spouses, employers and employees. Through the inspiration of these stories, everyone is encouraged to discover the brilliance of human nature, the meaning of life, and the joy of living.
The stories in this book remind people that if one cannot be their own master, they will become a slave to material desires, as temptations always prey on human weakness and selfishness. The stories tell people that what is broader than the sky is the human heart, and cutting off others' paths is like cutting off one's own. The stories open people's eyes to the truth that those who love are loved in return, and those who respect are respected in turn. The stories enlighten people that if one dwells on the mistakes of the past, they have already made another mistake today—wasting time. The stories advise people that you can deceive some people about one thing, all people for a time, but it is difficult to deceive all people forever. The stories comfort people by saying that the world has the right to determine the conditions under which you live, but it cannot decide your attitude or the way you live.
These carefully selected classic stories provoke self-reflection and deep thought, serving as the perfect touch to help people better understand the philosophy of life.