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First meeting Uncle Shakespeare on the Rotary Fundraising Night Banquet, along with other several encounters on occasions such as Rotaract indoor meetings and parties, I was stunned by the “inveterate” pleasantry of him that simply flowed in naturally and lighted up the room wherever he might be. What strikes me most, or impresses me deeply, is his countenance and demeanor which suit the occasion appropriately, such as sedate and dignified when doing his job as the hotel manager and respectful uncle, but most adorable, youthful and wild during the revelry.

The name “Shakespeare” comes from his love for this great laureate/author's pieces, but also, Uncle Shakespeare carries an interest in one of the greatest philosophers in Chinese history, Lao Tzu.

Self, the topic Uncle Shakespeare started with, was reiterated by him as the foundation of everything. He pointed out the fact that most of us only see things from the perspective of the outside world instead of looking into ourselves. The idea is, only when you understand the voice from your heart and when you're aware of your soul will you be able to maneuver and be in charge of yourself, and make correct decisions which you feel justified, but not those which people consider “correct or proper”. Self-consciousness is fundamental to a sound human being which we sometimes lack. “Those who distinguish themselves from the world may be given the world; those who regard themselves as the world may accept the world”- a quotation regarding self-identity interpretation. Although the former may create leaders and great figures since uniqueness has been emphasized, the later functions as a more proper solution for one since “separateness and isolation” won't achieve as much as “cooperation and unification.”

To be honest, selfishness is the dark side of oneself, which is inevitable. But Uncle Shakespeare pointed out, when accomplishing a task or pursuing the goal, we should “create without demanding”, also a core value rooted in Lao Tzu's doctrines. This aroused a pretty ardent discussion on how one would ever be willing to give without ever receiving and to sacrifice one's own interests, which might very likely lead to the reluctance to create anymore. Uncle Shakespeare responded that “Lao Tzu never said that we should always give and not get anything in return, which is important.” When pursuing one's career or trying to achieve some goals, it's hard to play it the “proper way” since there might be man-caused obstacles if one doesn't know how to use “tactics”. But we should always take the right way. Although it's difficult, we should still persist in doing so. He also indicated that, when “the way is gone, justice shall always step in”. We should constantly remind ourselves that “self” is always the alternative that we could turn to and search for answers. It could lead to negative consequences if one doesn't know him “self” and isn't aware of the importance of self reflection and meditation anymore.

Topics regarding “Revolution” specified that “do not take their land and home……, because when one has nothing to lose, revolution comes”. As Uncle Shakespeare kept bringing up, it's amazing that at 600 B.C., when communication and global interaction were still not active, the great philosophers around the globe shared the same insight regarding human beings which are still valid nowadays. It not only exists in every culture, but applies to universal consensus and doctrines of religions.

The great power of meditation and knowledge can never be neglected, which is also the food for thoughts of Uncle Shakespeare's great presentation, offering an ultimate solution for how to be a better man in the world today.