Great People, Small Stories. Explorers

Author: Yan Xuzhi
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: Throughout history, how many heroes, outstanding talents, and extraordinary figures have emerged in the world! Among them, some have broad visions, sacrificing their families for the nation and the people's well-being; some are both literary and martial, invincible in battle, and the bravest in the army; some are extraordinary and wise, knowledgeable in all fields, and well-versed in learning; some are clever and eloquent, capable of stabilizing the state; some can compose poetry in seven steps, write books, and leave behind a legacy of works; some are versatile and possess extraordinary skills, standing out from the crowd; some are ingenious and inventive, benefiting humanity; some are erudite and patient in teaching, setting an example for others; some wander the world, facing life and death, daring to be the first; some endure humiliation and strive for self-improvement, building their businesses through hard work. These outstanding individuals, who have 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. Their brilliant achievements in their respective fields all have their own reasons. Some are diligent and hardworking, enduring hardships; some are industrious and thrifty, persistent in their pursuits; some are humble and cautious, bold in exploration. Their success is inseparable from their strong psychological qualities and noble moral character. Their success is filled with hard work and tears of pain. Their success is accompanied by countless moving stories. These people are geniuses, strong individuals, celebrities, giants, sages, "supermen,", and the great figures we often refer to. They have left behind countless material treasures for future generations and given us endless spiritual strength. They are objects of admiration and 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 truth. Mencius' mother moved three times to find a good neighbor for her son, wanting to provide him with a 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, successes and failures; they have once been wealthy and also once poor; they have been invincible and also been defeated; they have been respected and also laughed at. There are many such vivid and interesting stories about them. Most of these stories are based on historical facts, with added descriptions; some are abridged from biographies; others are adapted from news reports. These stories write about the political leaders' grand ambitions and also their hidden wisdom; the military strategists' willingness to die for their cause and also their family sentiments; 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 moral and artistic excellence; the educators' vast knowledge and also their humility in learning; the writers' creative struggles and also their ingenious 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 frugality. These 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 our role model. We have written these short stories about great figures, showcasing their spiritual qualities before you. Young friends, after reading these stories, you can gain knowledge, be inspired, understand the ways of the world, and learn how to be a good person. May you, young friends, also become great figures!