The renowned sage from the extinct State of Lu left his disciples a series of lessons that share the importance of human ...

Failing to correct a mistake is itself another error, according to Confucius. He believed that acknowledging and fixing ...

Each March, many of the country’s most selective colleges and universities release their admissions decisions, reviving debates over the roles of race, wealth and privilege – and putting Americans’ ...

Americans' frenzy over college admissions may be a relatively modern affliction, but striving for status is timeless and universal, and it can benefit from the wisdom of ancient texts. This is why, in ...

Ancient Chinese philosopher Kong Qiu, known as Confucius, faced early hardship but championed learning and moral values. His ...

Meanwhile, a more personal set of questions will emerge in many homes and schools. Who got into a “better” school, and why? And for those who didn’t, what to do with a dream school deferred? What’s ...