The Hubris Index
The virtues of a hero are courage, moral resourcefulness, magnanimity in victory, and dignity in defeat. But life is much more than momentous joy in victory or suffering in defeat. Read More
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STU students urged to check their own hubris indices
(Shantou and Hong Kong, 26 June 2008) Mr Li Ka-shing, Honorary Chairman of the Shantou University Council, delivered a speech titled “The Hubris Index” at the Shantou University (“STU”) Commencement Ceremony today. Encouraging students to strike a balance between “arete” and “hubris”,... Read More
The Graduation Ceremony of Shantou University *
5. Mr Li confers a doctoral degree to one of the graduates at the STU Commencement Ceremony. This year’s commencement ceremony sees about 2,200 students obtain their undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral degrees
Mr Yang Liwei presents a specially designed crystal to Mr Li Ka-shing. The crystal shows an astronaut walking on the moon. Mr Yang hopes that the dream of Chinese being able to walk on the moon will soon come true after the first Chinese has travelled into the space.
Space hero Mr Yang Liwei, as an officiating guest at the STU Commencement Ceremony, greets the graduates with Mr Li, hoping that they will reach apex after apex upon graduation.
In honour of Mr Li’s birthday, STU students sing a special song named “Great Wisdom” for Mr Li at the STU Commencement Ceremony. Mr Li is extremely touched by this surprise gift. According to Ms Winnie Yu, who is also attending the ceremony and lecturing the STU students, the new lyrics are written by famous lyricist Albert Leung, with the melody covering “Glorious Years” by Hong Kong rock band Beyond. “Great Wisdom” encapsulates Mr Li’s culture of giving and commitment to the society as well as his lifelong learning attitude.
Delivering his speech titled “The Hubris Index” at the STU Commencement Ceremony today, Mr Li Ka-shing quotes Zhuangzi as saying that “A position of sovereign does not necessarily connect with being thought noble, nor the tradition of being poor with being thought mean. The difference of being thought noble or mean arises from the conduct being good or bad,” and encourages the graduates to always keep a thoughtful mind.
Mr. Victor Li, Director of the Li Ka Shing Foundation, and other guests visited children’s recreation facilities at the Caritas Family Crisis Support Centre.
(From left to right) The Rev. Michael Yeung, Chief Executive of Caritas – Hong Kong; Mr. Victor Li, Director of the Li Ka Shing Foundation; and The Rev. John B. Tsang, Chairman of the Council of Caritas – Hong Kong attended the opening ceremony.
(From left to right) Ms. Angie Lai, Head of Family Service of Caritas – Hong Kong; Mr. Gerald Ma, Representative of the Li Ka Shing Foundation; Ms. Maggie Chan, Director of Social Work Services, Caritas – Hong Kong ; The Rev. Michael Yeung, Chief Executive of Caritas – Hong Kong; Mr. Victor Li, Director of the Li Ka Shing Foundation; The Rev. John B. Tsang, Chairman of the Council of Caritas – Hong Kong; Mrs. Elaine Chong, Senior Project Manager of the Li Ka Shing Foundation; Ms. Paulina Kwok, Centre Supervisor of Caritas Family Crisis Support Centre; and Mr. Wilson Wong, Assistant Supervisor of Caritas Family Crisis Support Centre, attended the opening ceremony of Caritas Family Crisis Line & Education Center.
Caritas Family Crisis Support Centre Launches Family Crisis Line & Education Center
[4 June, 2008] – Since its foundation in 2001, the Caritas Family Crisis Support Centre has provided support for family crises throughout the territory. It represented the first support centre of its kind in Hong Kong and its efforts in responding to family-related problems have been well-recognized... Read More