Endure and Forgive: 100 Pieces of Advice on Enduring and Forgiving

Author: Xu Mingkui, Wu Liang
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: Exquisite printing, collecting classics, comes with a beautiful bookmark, dual-color illustrations, and includes detailed translations and appreciations. The "Chinese Traditional Culture Classics Collection" series selects one hundred renowned classics from China's history of Confucian classics, historical records, philosophical treatises, and literary works. The content covers typical historical masterpieces and famous selections spanning ancient philosophy, history, geography, literature, and science. These are presented to readers in modern translations. This series is published in a dual-color format, allowing readers to enjoy both the text and famous landscape paintings. The selected illustrations are from collections such as "Jieziyuan Huafu," "Yipintang Huafu," and "Sanxi Tang Baobao." The combination of visual and textual elements provides a delightful experience, evoking a sense of tranquility and inspiration.
The Chinese nation has a millennia-old civilization, creating a splendid ancient culture and leaving behind abundant spiritual treasures for humanity. These classics not only played a significant role in the formation and development of the Chinese nation but also continue to hold great contemporary relevance. They offer a profound understanding of national history, instill patriotism, cultivate moral character, enhance the cultural literacy of the entire nation, and promote the prosperity of socialist culture. They are the cultural essence of our Yellow River descendants and have shaped the spirit of our nation.
To inherit our excellent cultural heritage and ensure the legacy of our ancient civilization is carried forward, we have launched the "Chinese Traditional Culture Classics Collection" series. Guided by the principles of innovation and tradition, this series selects a variety of classic works from China's history of Confucian classics, historical records, philosophical treatises, and literary works, publishing them in modern translations. We first focus on selecting timeless masterpieces from ancient philosophy, history, geography, literature, and science, while also including famous and widely cherished selections passed down through generations.
Considering the need for accessibility and the target audience, most of these works are translated selectively, with annotations provided for the chosen excerpts. The translations aim for accuracy and fluency, easing readers into the complexities of ancient texts and making them more accessible in today's fast-paced world. This allows readers to engage directly with the essence of ancient Chinese culture, learning and applying its wisdom simultaneously. The series is designed to appeal to and be understood by people of all ages—elders, middle-aged, and young—ensuring everyone can benefit from its teachings.