Great People, Small Stories. Scientists

Author: Yan Xuzhi
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: Throughout history, countless heroes, geniuses, and extraordinary talents have emerged in the world. 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 cunning 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 unique skills, standing out from the crowd; some were ingenious and inventive, benefiting humanity; some were erudite and tireless in teaching, setting an example for others; some roamed the world, facing danger and hardship, daring to be the first; some endured humiliation and built their own success through hard work and perseverance. These outstanding individuals, who achieved great accomplishments and left a lasting legacy, are the politicians, 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 ones, and the big figures we often mention. 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 others 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 worthy role model. Here, we have collected short stories of over 1,000 great figures from 10 different fields. These 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 beyond measure and have also been penniless. They have once been invincible and have also been utterly defeated. They have been respected and have also been mocked. 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; and some are adapted from news reports. These stories cover various aspects of these great figures. Some write about the political talents of statesmen, their wisdom and humility; some about the military courage of military strategists, their love for their families; some about the dignity of diplomats, their willingness to compromise; some about the insights of thinkers, their pursuit of life; some about the diligence of artists, their moral and artistic excellence; some about the knowledge of educators, their humility in learning; some about the creative struggles of writers, their ingenious ideas; some about the perseverance of scientists, their failures; some about the bravery of explorers, their boldness and caution; some about the generosity of entrepreneurs, their meticulous planning. These stories are like brilliant dewdrops, clear and sparkling, reflecting the dazzling light of these 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 ways of the world, and learn how to be a good person. Wishing you, young friends, that you may also become a great figure!