If history is deprived of the Truth, we are left with nothing but an idle, unprofitable tale
What follows is the part 1 of our article on becoming happier. It is a 4~5 minute read where we state our intention for writing the article, seek to define happiness, and explore how one can be happy in the modern world. Part 2, which will release in a few days, will explore specific methods …
Everyone has something special about them, and a whole world of potential that’s inside them begging to be unleashed. So why is it that so often, we forgo this potential and settle on what we have? In this blogpost, I’ll discuss what exactly I think are the big rocks that block one’s path to unveil …
“To break sharply with the past is to court the madness that may follow the shock of sudden blows or mutilation.” —Will Durant In the 1780s, France arrived at a critical juncture in history. It was at the apex of its geopolitical power, but also at the nadir of its social cohesion. Although it was …
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Since the introduction of mathematics in its rawest form in Ancient Greece, mathematical knowledge has since been revered by all for its quality of objective truthfulness. But it is not as simple as it seems. There are already many issues with objective truthfulness when one analyses the origins of mathematics itself: the axioms. In this …
A long long time ago, there once lived a sage who was so wise that he knew of all the mountains and the seas of the world. He had witnessed wonder and terror beyond comprehension. Through books and scrolls his mind soared high, and took him to where his feet could not tread. And so …
What follows is the final part of my interpretation and translation of 白居易‘s 长恨歌. Ancient Chinese literature is notoriously difficult to translate to English due to the sheer amount of mythological, idiomatic, cultural, historical, and literary references through which meanings are conveyed in the Chinese language. By reading a poem such as this, one can …
One of the most baffling questions I’ve always been curious about is: “How exactly do we learn and grasp new information?”. We normally think about primary, secondary or higher education institutions, but learning occurs in many different ways, from observation, to practical demonstration, to application, as is seen in many scenarios in our world today. …
What follows is a personal interpretation and translation of the song 我的中国心，literally, "My Chinese Heart", by 张明敏. The simple eloquence of the lyrics, combined with the powerful ideas at play, creates a very moving piece. But the song truly resonated with me not because of its literary merit or popularity, but because it is literally …
What follows is the second part of my interpretation of 长恨歌 (the song of everlasting regret) by 白居易. See part 1 here: https://venividiveritas.com/2023/05/09/the-song-of-everlasting-regret-part-1/ 九重城阙烟尘生，千乘万骑西南行。 Above the forbidden city loomed the smoke of war. Southwest the host travelled, a thousand horses, ten thousand men. 翠华摇摇行复止，西出都门百余里。 The emperor's jade crown swayed and turned, the fire of rebellion …
Every now and then, I like to sit back, look back, and most importantly, think back (if that makes sense). Why? Introspection and self-reflection is, I believe, one of the best ways for us individuals to look back on the past, and make better choices about what lies ahead of us. After all, everything is …
Veni Vidi Veritatem 