How to Live Correctly XIII: Friendship
This afternoon, Master was having tea with his good friend David in the garden. David said: “We have been friends for many years. And I think we have been excellent friends. Don’t you think so?” Master smiled and replied: “I suppose so.” David sighed and continued: “we all have many friends, but it is difficult to find good friends. Why…
Aloft Hotel, Art, and Mencius II
Art is part of civilisation. Humanity has always shown a natural propensity for decorative colours and patterns. (The chances are you have some form of Art decoration on the wall of your home.) Art forces us to look beyond what is necessary to survive, leading people to create for expression and meaning. Art has something for everyone. With so many…
Aloft Hotel, Art, and Mencius I
We enjoyed our stay in the Aloft Hotel (managed by Marriot), Kuala Lumpur. This hotel is convenient – adjacent to the travel hub and the Nu Sentral Mall. The airport train terminus, just across the road, makes transfer a breeze. From our 9th-floor hotel room, we could see the skyline of Kuala Lumpur, but what is more worthwhile to see…
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