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Vocabulary：清官难断家务事
意思是家庭事务错综复杂，虽廉洁公正的官吏亦难论断其是非。 Domestic disputes are above outsiders' paygrade, even for an upright judge. This of course, requires a kind of God-fearing wisdom.
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Journal of the Week
10/24/2024 I woke up today with an old film in mind, Life is Beautiful (1997). I thought of it because though a great art, it has no allusion to Christ or the true Christian life in it, obviously. So, it … Continue reading
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On Capitalism
The benefit of it is obvious. And Americans the likes of Ben Shapiro love promoting Capitalism. Especially when the only alternative is communism. However, these aren't the only two choices. It should be more complex. Here I will focus more … Continue reading
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Vocabulary: Foobar
Computer programmers know foo bar are two anonymous standard variable names to choose from. However, some have said that they came from WW2's foul terminology: FUBAR (F-ed up beyond all recognition).
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Vocab English of 忠孝不能兩全
Loyalty does not always go hand in hand with family.
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Vocab: 养兵千日，用兵一时
养兵千日，用兵一时: I don't know the best English term for this yet, but it's basically: always be preparing, even if the use is for a short moment. Popularized by Stephen Tong for me years ago. But now I came across it … Continue reading
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Vocabulary: 兵者诡道也
From: 孙子兵法 用兵之道在于千变万化、出其不意 Some translated as "All warfare is based on deception" If so, then yes, as Pak Tong said, Chinese tradition does consider deception as part of wisdom. However, being crafty or shrewd is a "kinder" translation. I have … Continue reading
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