Thought-provoking of the Exchange of Eulogies Between the "Predecessors" and "Successors"
At the memorial service for former President Jimmy Carter held at the Washington National Cathedral last Thursday, Steve Ford delivered a touching eulogy that was penned years earlier by his father, the late former President Gerald Ford, before his passing in 2006. Gerald Ford was the 38th President of the United States, serving from 1974 to 1977. It was none other than Jimmy Carter who defeated Ford in the 1976 presidential election to become the 39th President of the United States. How is it that two political rivals from different parties became close friends in their later years and agreed to write eulogies for each other?
Speech at the Closing Ceremony of the 2024 First China Minigolf League (Kunshan Station)
In this warm early winter, under the gentle sun, we gather here in the picturesque water town of Jiangnan to celebrate the successful conclusion of First China Minigolf League (Kunshan Station) in 2024. On behalf of the China Minigolf Sport Promotion Committee, I extend a warm welcome to all the leaders and guests who have attended this closing ceremony!
The Commanding Heights: The Battle for the World Economy
“制高点-世界经济之战”是普利策纪实文学奖得主丹尼尔.耶尔金教授的一部财经巨著，被西方媒体誉为我们这个时代经济制度的编年史，对包括中国在内的世界各国的经济改革都具有极高的指导意义。“制高点”通过对大量历史人物和历史事件的生动叙述为我们绘制了一幅从政府到市场演变过程的全景图。
Treat lies with normal mind
Throughout life, individually or as a group, One problem that we are afraid to face but we have to face is that completely avoiding all lies in life may be a difficult endeavor. Erancis Bacon said: In human nature, there seems to be an innate instinct to lie.
So how should we deal with lies, especially made by our friends, relatives, colleagues and more?
