A family’s true legacy lies not in titles, but in the spirit it passes down.
In Gao Xiaosong’s family, his grandfather served as president of Tsinghua University; his grandmother helped found Beihang University; his father was a Tsinghua professor; his mother, a student of Liang Sicheng, became a renowned architect.
Gao once said that in his household, a master’s degree was considered “illiterate.” This was not arrogance, but a reflection of their relentless pursuit of knowledge.
True wisdom is not measured by diplomas, but by clarity of mind and breadth of vision.
A distinguished family heritage is not for show—it reminds us to remain humble, to keep learning, and to grow.
Knowing one’s limits is the beginning of wisdom.