Enriched Wisdom Classic

Author: Guo Junfeng Zhang Feizhou
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Publishing Date: 2004-02-01
Features: "The Enriched Classic of Wisdom" is an extremely influential primer for children. The author and the time of its compilation remain uncertain. Around the Xianfeng and Tongzhi years of the Qing Dynasty, a scholar named Zhou Xitao began studying the book in his spare time. In addition to removing awkward and obscure sentences from the original text, he added some content and rearranged the order of the sentences, making related content more concentrated, thereby greatly enhancing the logical coherence of the entire work and making it easier for children to read. This work, consisting of only a few thousand characters, broadly discusses human relationships, fate, social conduct, and views on education. Although some chapters inevitably bear the marks of feudal society, it also serves a historical role in reflecting the trends of its time. The entire book is written in rhyming verse, arranging maxims together with varied and flexible syntax. It reads with a rhythmic cadence, sounding melodious and easy to recite. These profound and incisive maxims did not arise from nothing; they either come from ancient cultural classics or originate from folk sayings and proverbs, summarizing the experience, wisdom, and principles of Chinese people. They contain deep philosophical insights, provoking reflection upon reading. It is particularly noteworthy that this is a work suitable for people of all ages, and many of its maxims are still widely circulated today. To help today's young friends better understand this classic primer, we have selected over ninety classic maxims from it. Along with detailed interpretations, we have also added relevant legendary stories and paired them with exquisite cartoon illustrations, fully showcasing the meaning of each maxim. This provides a unique perspective for understanding the essence of traditional culture. We believe that through reading this classic, you will broaden your horizons, increase your wisdom, and gain unexpected benefits in both learning and social conduct.