The Way of the Circular Square

Author: Chen Shukei
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
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Editor's Recommendation: How can one remain invincible in the complex social competition? How can one navigate interpersonal relationships with ease? These are questions that many people grapple with. Throughout history, people have summarized the paths to success and survival from various perspectives, ultimately concluding with the principle of "square and round": one should be square in character and round in conduct, meaning to be square when it suits and round when it does not. This book extracts classic principles of conduct from a wealth of ancient texts, translates them into modern vernacular, and analyzes and comments on them one by one to summarize patterns and provide guidance, serving as a catalyst for modern success thinking. After reading this book, you will surely gain insights and enlightenment, making your interpersonal relationships smooth and effortless.
This book focuses on the "square," which represents the foundation of personal integrity, and the "round," which embodies the art of social navigation. It collects and organizes statements on conduct and survival from a wealth of typical texts, translates them into modern vernacular, and analyzes and comments on them.