Author: Carly Collins

Although these poems are difficult to understand at first, I think that once you really read into them, you can pull out the intended meaning behind them. One example is poem 8, which suggests that in order to not go wrong, you must act like water. This recommendation goes along with the idea of non-action,… Continue reading Daodejing Poems 1-40 Post

This story of Yü Jang illustrates the kinds of values and concepts that are prominent in ancient China as well as modern China. I think the value of authority is present in this story because Yü Jang honors his master, the earl of Chih. Yü Jang uses his stealthy skills and his loyal mindset to… Continue reading Yü Jang Post

The main message that I got from this story is that money can allow you to accomplish goals, but it ultimately does not create happiness. Liu Feng was a poor man who was shunned by most of society because of his low social standing and rugged appearance. He was rejected by his future wife’s mother… Continue reading “An Entrepreneur’s Story” Blog Post

What stood out to me the most in this story is the narrator’s perspective of working in an American restaurant in China and how his customers react to the American food. He states that Cowboy Chicken is the only American restaurant in Muji City, even though it serves purely fried chicken. What surprised me the… Continue reading “After Cowboy Chicken Came to Town” Blog Post