Thoughts to you from yours truly - ( 32 ) - Entry # 1 of November 1, 2010

Thoughts to You from Yours Truly ( TYYT ) - ( 32 ) - Ethical Education ( 德育 ) - Entry # 1 of Nov., 1, 2010

In my humble opinion, the foremost goal in education is to impart the virtue of empathy on the young. People will do good if they are empathetic with others' feeling even if the former are not learned. On the other hand, a learned person devoid of empathy is the most dangerous animal that walks the earth.

對教育的首要目標，愚見認為是引導後輩慈悲為懷，推己及人。一個慈悲而沒有學問的人，他仍會做好事。相反，一個有學問而缺德的人，卻會成為世上最危險的動物。

JKHC.

Poem - A Friendly Morale Booster - Entry # 2 of Oct., 31, 2010

Poem on mutual support for friends - A Friendly Morale Booster - Poetry & Prose ( 1 ) - Entry # 2 of Oct., 31, 2010

I composed this so-called poem while in transit flight from Hong Kong last week. You are cordially invited to suggest modifications as you see fit. 敬請指正

by Joseph K. H. Cheng ( 鄭冠合 )

Friendly Morale Booster

友誼之共勉

Fear ye not the darkest night

莫懼慘淡深沉夜

May true love be thy guiding light

懇祈真愛導你行

Untimely sleet may burden thy plight

雖逢風霜驗壯志

Somehow thou shall see a morning bright

那怕晨光吐艷遲

Thoughts to you from yours truly - ( 31 ) - Entry # 1 of Oct., 31, 2010

Thoughts to You from Yours Truly ( TYYT ) - ( 31 ) - The True Love Story ( 真正的愛情故事 ) - Entry # 1 of Oct., 31, 2010.

Love is anything other than " not having to say you're sorry " as the movie ( made in 1970 based on Erich Segal 's book ) said. This is called taking for granted. Love is having to say your are sorry and your partner being able to forgive and forget.

愛不是如那齣電影愛情故事所說：愛是不需要說對不起的。這叫做肆無忌憚。真愛是有勇氣承認錯誤，而伴侶卻能原諒和忘記。

JKHC.

Thoughts to you from yours truly ( 30 ) - Entry # 2 of Oct., 13, 2010

Thoughts to You from Yours Truly ( TYYT ) - ( 30 ) - EXTREMISM ( 偏激主義 ) - Entry # 2 of Oct., 13, 2010.

There are few things more self destructive than extremism. If one embraces it one will be condemned to a world view like a frog at the bottom of a well to the exclusion of all the beauty out there. Its evil legacy can range from a solitary life to mass murder. Shun extremism and be perceptive and objective !

很少東西比偏激主義更有自我毀滅性。假若你擁護它的話，你會淪為井底之蛙。你的世界觀便有如坐井觀天，錯過了一切在世界上的美景。其邪惡的禍害可由孤獨一生以至令人變成集體殺人犯。請摒棄偏激主義並保持察覺性和客觀態度！

JKHC.

Thoughts to you from yours truly ( 29 ) - Entry # 1 of Oct., 13, 2010

Thoughts to You from Yours Truly ( TYYT ) - ( 29 ) - SPECIAL RELATIVITY IN A NUTSHELL (狹義相對論精粹 ) - Entry # 1 of Oct., 13, 2010.

Relativity goes much deeper than the notion that everything is relative. Its tenet rests on the constant speed of light which conveys to us the sense of time. Given that space-time is a continuum tied by the constant speed of light any faster movement through space must be compensated by the slowing down of time to keep the constant. For a faster traveller time slows down more. This is the awesome discovery by Einstein . Now, you know why life could really be an illusion !

狹義相對論精粹不只說事物是沒有絕對性的。它的基礎是在光速是固定的，而光給我們時間的感覺。由於時與空是由光速度相連的，在空間移動快了，在時間上必須慢下來，以保持固定的光速。速度越快，時間越慢。這便是愛因斯坦的驚人發現。現在你明白生命是幻覺的道理了！

JKHC.

( Note : For those who want to understand more about Einstein's Special Relativity please see this link to my discussion on the official GALAXY ZOO forum :- http://www.galaxyzooforum.org/index.php?topic=270816.0 )

Thoughts to you from yours truly ( 28 ) - Entry # 2 of Oct., 12, 2010

Thoughts to You from Yours Truly ( TYYT ) - ( 28 ) - LABEL ( 標簽 ) - Entry # 2 of Oct., 12, 2010.

Labels are generally applied to identify products for better handling. Human beings are not products. So why do we sometimes label people through prejudice ? I think the only justifiable labeling of people is good and bad depending on time and place but not good or bad , period. In short, there is no hard and fast rule hence no labeling, please!

標簽是用來處理貨物的。人不是貨物，那麼為何我們有時以偏見來標簽他人呢？我相信把人作唯一合理的分類是好與壞，而且要視乎不同的時間與處境。不能武斷地評作單純的好與壞便算。這沒有不異定律，所以請不要將人加以標簽。

JKHC.

Thoughts to you from yours truly ( 27 ) - Entry # 1 of Oct., 12, 2010

Thoughts to You from Yours Truly ( TYYT ) - ( 27 ) - DOUBLE STANDARD (雙重標準 ) - Entry # 1 of Oct., 12, 2010.

Double standard is one of the greatest of all evils for it makes true justice and equality impossible. Get rid of it and you will have a real social revolution. Unfortunately, this means you must have a self revolution first . Which is harder ? It depends on your point of view.

雙重標準是最大的邪惡之一。因為有了它便沒有真正公義和平等。產除了它，便可達成真正社會革命。可惜這意味到，我們先要達至成功的個人革命。那種是比較困難呢？這是見仁見智的問題。

JKHC.

Thoughts to you from yours truly ( 26 ) - Entry # 2 of Oct., 11, 2010

Thoughts to You from Yours Truly ( TYYT ) - ( 26 ) - ONLY CHOICE ( 唯一的選擇 ) - Entry # 2 of Oct., 11, 2010.

One must either study hard while young or do hard work when old. That is the only choice. I know which to choose if I were you. In fact, I did, too !

人必須在年輕時努力讀書，或者到老時辛苦地工作, 這是必經選擇。如果我是你，我知道如何去決定。其實我早已選對了！

JKHC.

Thoughts to you from yours truly ( 25 ) - Entry # 1 of Oct. 11, 2010

Thoughts to You from Yours Truly ( TYYT ) - ( 25 ) - KNOW YOUR WEAKNESS ( 認識短處 ) - Entry # 1 of Oct., 11, 2010.

It is important to know one's strength but it is even more important to realize one's weakness. For your strength may possibly make you successful but your weakness will certainly spell your downfall.

認識自己的長處，是重要的事。但是了解自己的短處，更為要緊。事關長處可能令你成功，而短處肯定會導致你失敗。

JKHC.

Thoughts to you from yours truly ( 24 ) - Entry # 2 of Oct., 10, 2010

Thoughts to You from Yours Truly ( TYYT ) - ( 24 ) - MEASUREMENT OF HAPPINESS ( 幸福的衡量 ) - Entry # 2 of Oct., 10, 2010.

Happiness is not measured by how many things one has. It is measured by how many things one doesn't need to have.

幸福的衡量，不是你擁有越多東西越棒，反而是你需要越少東西越行。

JKHC.

Thoughts to you from yours truly ( 23 ) - Entry # 1 of Oct., 10, 2010

Thoughts to You from Yours Truly ( TYYT ) - ( 23 ) - MY GREED ( 貪婪的我 ) - Entry # 1 of Oct., 10, 2010.

People generally look for fame and fortune. I am greedier than most. I look for things that will really last such as purpose in life regardless of whether or not I can find it.

人們通常追求名利，我卻比較貪婪。我嚮往恆久的東西，比如生命意義，姑勿論我能否找到它。

JKHC.

Thoughts to you from yours truly ( 22 ) - Entry # 2 of Oct., 9, 2010

Thoughts to You from Yours Truly ( TYYT ) - ( 22 ) - MAD, MAD WORLD ( 瘋瘋狂狂的世界 ) - Entry # 2 of Oct. 9, 2010.

If everyone in the world is mad then the world will be rid of madness for there will be no one to realize it. Don't say I'm mad because the world at present is close to that critical point.

如果全世界的人都瘋了，便沒有人會發覺有異樣。不要說我瘋了，因為現狀已差不多到達這危急的地步。

JKHC.

Thoughts to you from yours truly ( 21 ) - Entry # 1 of Oct., 9, 2010

Thoughts to You from Yours Truly ( TYYT ) - ( 21 ) - THE NEUTRALIST ( 中立的人 ) - Entry # 1 of Oct., 9, 2010.

I am an anti-nobody in both the active and passive voices. I only believe in the potentials of the individual for everything beyond that is really out of our reach.

我是個中立的小人物，對人對己亦然。我只相信個人的潛能。因為超越了這些範疇是非我們可控制的了。

JKHC.

Thoughts to you from yours truly ( 20 ) - Entry # 2 of Oct., 8, 2010

Thoughts to You from Yours Truly ( TYYT ) - ( 20 ) - SUPREME SACRIFICE ( 至上的犧牲 ) - Entry # 2 of Oct., 8, 2010.

The supreme sacrifice is not death but love. For death takes but a fleeting moment while love takes a life time !

至上的犧牲，不是死，是愛。因為死是瞬間的事， 愛卻是一生一世的。

JKHC.

Thoughts to you from yours truly ( 19 ) - Entry # 1 of Oct., 8, 2010

Thoughts to You from Yours Truly ( TYYT ) - ( 19 ) - MUSIC ( 音樂 ) Entry # 1 of Oct., 8, 2010.


Music is our mental nourishment. Without music we would probably all go mad or worse still become unfeeling.

音樂是我們的精神食糧，沒有音樂，我們可能全都會發瘋了, 或許更不幸地變成麻木不仁。

JKHC.

Thoughts to you from yours truly ( 18 ) - Entry # 2 of Oct., 7, 2010

Thoughts to You from Yours Truly ( TYYT ) - ( 18 ) - COMMUNISM ( 共產主義 ) - Entry # 2 of Oct.,7 , 2010.

" To each according to his needs and from each according to his ability ! " What a noble slogan but empty talk this is ! Unfortunately, we can only practice it at home unless everyone is a saint.

" 各盡所能，各取所需! " 這麼高尚的口號但美麗的空談! 但可惜這只可以在每人家中實施，除非社會中每一個人都是聖者。

JKHC.

Thoughts to you from yours truly ( 17 ) - Entry # 1 of Oct., 7, 2010

Thoughts to You from Yours Truly ( TYYT ) - ( 17 ) - LOVE ( 2 ) ( 愛 ) ( 二 ) - Entry # 1 of Oct., 7, 2010.

Love is living. Love is mutual giving. But most important of all love is unconditionally sacrificing !

愛等於生命，愛也是互獻，最重要的愛是無條件的犧牲。

JKHC.

Thoughts to you from yours truly ( 16 ) - Entry # 1 of Oct., 6, 2010

Thoughts to You from Yours Truly ( TYYT ) - ( 16 ) - A MATTER OF PERSPECTIVE ( 觀點與角度 ) - Entry # 2 of Oct., 6, 2010.

What one calls wisdom may for another be wild wits. It's all a matter of perspective.

個人認為的智慧，他人卻可以視為瘋語。這全是觀點與角度的問題。

JKHC.

Thoughts to you from yours truly ( 15 ) - Entry # 1 of Oct., 6, 2010

Thoughts to You from Yours Truly ( TYYT ) - ( 15 ) - QUANTUM SECRET ( 量子物理學精粹 ) - Entry # 1 of Oct., 6, 2010.

From chances come changes but choices also create chances - conclusion - choose your chances to create your chosen changes. It is your choices that control your chances and hence your future !

轉變由機會所生，但機會卻由抉擇而來。結論：選擇你的機會，以達到你的選定目標。你的選擇控制了你的機會，也因而控制了你的前途。

JKHC.

Thoughts to you from yours truly ( 14 ) - Entry # 2 of Oct., 5, 2010

Thoughts to You from Yours Truly ( TYYT ) - ( 14 ) - LOVE ( 1 ) ( 愛 ) ( 一 ) - Entry # 2 of Oct., 5, 2010.

Love is only a treasure when you have someone to share.

必須要有人和你分享，愛才是一種寶物。

JKHC.

Thoughts to you from yours truly ( 13 ) - Entry # 1 of Oct., 5, 2010

Thoughts to You from Yours Truly ( TYYT ) - ( 13 ) - DARK HONESTY ( 誠實的背面 ) - Entry # 1 of Oct. 5, 2010.

A sarcastic says : - " Honesty is but a pawn for lying ! " Why should we be honest then ? It is because you cannot have it the other way round.

諷刺者挖苦地說 ：誠實不外乎是說謊話的本錢。那麼為何要誠實呢？這是因為你不能將兩者倒轉過來。

JKHC.

Thoughts to you from yours truly ( 12 ) - Entry # 2 of Oct., 4, 2010

Thoughts to You from Yours Truly ( TYYT ) - ( 12 ) - SWEET MEMORIES ( 甜美回憶 ) - Entry # 2 of Oct., 4, 2010.


Sweet memories are our most valuable and irreplaceable treasures when we grow old. Therefore, create lots of them while you are still young.

甜美的回憶，是我們到老年時最珍貴和不能代替的財富。因此在年青時，要多多創造才是上策。

JKHC.

Thoughts to you from yours truly ( 11 ) - Entry #1 of Oct. 4, 2010

Thoughts to You from Yours Truly ( TYYT ) - ( 11 ) - TRUE FRIENDS ( 真朋友 ) - Entry # 1 of Oct., 4, 2010.

True friends will never lie to you but they do cry with you. Really true friends may even die for you. Alas ! That only a few can do.

真朋友永不會欺騙你，真朋友卻會默默支持你，真正真朋友或許更會為你死而後已。可惜會否做到值得懷疑。

JKHC.

Thoughts to you from yours truly ( 10 ) - Entry # 2 of Oct., 3, 2010

Thoughts to You from Yours Truly ( TYYT ) - ( 10 ) - THINK ( 思考 ) - Entry # 2 of Oct., 3, 2010.

Brethrens use your brains. Don't let your talents go down the drain.

弟兄姐妹們請常用你的思考力，不要讓你的天份埋沒得一乾二淨！

JKHC.

Thoughts to you from yours truly ( 9 ) - Entry # 1 of Oct., 3, 2010

Thoughts to You from Yours Truly ( TYYT ) - ( 9 ) - REVOLUTION ( 革命 ) - Entry # 1 of Oct., 3 , 2010.

Revolution must start from oneself. Without eradicating the dark side of human nature revolution is only a vehicle for power mongers. Let's start our self revolution now !

革命必須從個人開始。不產除人的劣根性，革命只會淪為權力販子的工具。想革命便先革自己的命，別革他人的命！

JKHC.

Thoughts to you from yours truly ( 8 ) - Entry # 2 of Oct., 2, 2010

Thoughts to You from Yours Truly ( TYYT ) - ( 8 ) - DIGNITY ( 尊嚴 ) - Entry # 2 of Oct., 2, 2010.

Dignity is something that cannot be lost unless it is given away voluntarily.

個人尊嚴是一樣不會失去的東西，除非你自願把它拱手讓人。

JKHC.

Thoughts to you from yours truly ( 7 ) - Entry # 1 of Oct., 2, 2010

Thoughts to You from Yours Truly ( TYYT ) - ( 7 ) - TEACH Versus EDUCATE ( 教與育 ) - Entry # 1 of Oct., 2, 2010.

A mediocre teacher imparts knowledge while an excellent educator inspires.

中庸的教師只能授予知識，而真正超卓者則予以啟發。

JKHC.