Xiao Yixin toiled every day, without ever showing any trace of complaint.
SOH brings stories that enliven the deepest and most original parts of our heart. This story is no exception, built on virtue and the principles which allow us both grace within union, and the forbearance to strive through adversity in our lives. SOH would like to ask anyone out there who has ever wondered why marriage is so important, to take a seat, quieten your mind, and listen to this story of a woman showing the ancient beliefs that kept families together, men and woman in harmony, and people of the whole society achieving union and prosperity. Please enjoy this latest gift from Grace Mann.
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Socrates 469-399BC (Courtesy gds/Flickr)
Hi this is Grace Mann, welcoming you back to Ancient Tales of Wisdom. Today we have a tiny tale for you which tell of the Classical Greek philosopher, Socrates. This tale is titled: “Know Thyself.”
Socrate’s close friend Chaerephon once consulted God at the Oracle of Delphi and asked, “Is there any person in the world who is smarter than Socrates?”
God answers: No man is wiser than Socrates.
Chaerephon happily informed Socrates of God’s answer. But to Chaerephon’s surprise, Socrates acted mystified and even felt uncomfortable.
Socrates did not believe that he was the wisest or the most intelligent person in the world. To disprove God’s conclusion, he decided to look for a person with more wisdom and a better standing than himself.
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