Zeng Guofan's Family Letters

Author: Chen Xiucun et al. Translated and Annotated
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Publishing Date: 2004-01-01
Features: When undertaking great tasks, knowledge should be the primary guide, and talent the secondary; when accomplishing great tasks, human effort accounts for half, and divine will for the other half. Since ancient times, the ambitions and deeds of sages, heroes, scholars, and literary talents have varied, yet their open and enlightened minds are largely the same. — Zeng Guofan, "Letter to Yuan Brother" Zeng Guofan's achievements were rooted in his studies and his skill in applying propriety. His sincerity and integrity were particularly compelling. In governing armies and administering affairs, he strove for practicality. In planning matters of the realm, his long-term forecasts were always accurate. — "Biography of Zeng Guofan" in the History of the Qing Dynasty Zeng Guofan was one of the most influential figures in modern Chinese history and also a person who has long been the subject of controversy, both during his lifetime and after his death. To provide readers, especially young friends, with a convenient way to understand Zeng Guofan and his family education content and methods, nearly a hundred representative letters from his extensive family correspondence have been selected, annotated, and introduced, translated into plain language, and compiled into this book for easy reading. This allows readers to extract the essence, explore the profound meanings, and gain inspiration and benefits from them.