Words of Wisdom — February 13, 2014

Mo Yan: Suffering Brings Understanding

"Possibly because I've lived so much of my life in difficult circumstances, I think I have a more profound understanding of life." - Mo Yan (born on this date in 1955)

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“Possibly because I’ve lived so much of my life in difficult circumstances, I think I have a more profound understanding of life.” – Mo Yan (born on this date in 1955)

The Past

Japan isolated itself from the rest of the world for 265 years. Here’s why.

Japan just opened to tourists for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began, echoing the island country’s isolationist policies during the feudal era.