Showing posts with label virtues. Show all posts
Showing posts with label virtues. Show all posts

Sunday, December 4, 2011

Popular TV Shows: Will ABC's Revenge's character Emily Thorne be trapped in her own web of revenge?

Emily Thorne Starts Dating Daniel Grayson as Part of Her Revenge Plot

"Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves." I think this quote would do well for Emily Thorne to heed. As shown in the picture above, Emily Thorne/Amanda Clark started dating her enemies' son, Daniel Grayson, as part of her revenge plot. However, if you look closely at the picture or had seen the recent episodes, you would feel the sense that Emily/Amanda might be slowly developing deeper feelings for Daniel.  Her situation is a perfect example of why revenge should be done or not be done. Ultimately, I wonder will she need to "dig" the extra grave for herself. 

Saturday, September 24, 2011

Culture: Importance of Confucian Virtues: the Natural Laws in Asian Societies


Dr. Yao, Author of Introduction to Confucianism, wrote in his book that the “Five Regulations” are “five Confucian virtues,” which are “ren” (humanness), “yi” (righteousness), “li” (ritual/propriety), “zhi” (wisdom), “xin” (faithfulness). He claims that these virtues are believed to be as constant and unchanging as natural laws, remaining the same for all time and guiding/ordering all other virtues” (Yao 34).  


Dr. Yao’s sentence here is very powerful and important because it was able to convey effectively the important Confucian virtues that are the glue in Asian societies.  They are the unspoken and accepted laws that guide East Asian societies, even if they are not obvious or invisible at times.