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. Little Stories, Great Philosophy is the result of years of reflection and introspection by Li Xijin, the current Minister of Education in Taipei City. The Minister skillfully employs small stories to convey truths with tact and humor, resonating well with students and teachers, achieving remarkable effects. In this book, there are one hundred and one stories, each capable of striking gold with a single stroke. It aims to build bridges of the heart for parents and children, teachers and students, couples, employers and employees, helping everyone discover the brilliance of human nature, the meaning of life, and the joy of living through the inspiration of these stories.
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 weaknesses and selfish inclinations. 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 past mistakes, they are at least wasting time today—doing nothing productive. The stories advise people that you can deceive some people about one thing, all people for a time, but it is hard to deceive all people forever. The stories comfort people by reminding them that the world may decide 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 a guiding light to help people better understand the philosophy of life.