Wisdom Light: English-Chinese Proverb Collection: English-Chinese Proverb Collection

Author: Zhu Wanbao
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: Throughout the process of human civilization's development, a series of outstanding figures have emerged. These brilliant stars of humanity include revolutionaries, politicians, and military leaders, as well as scientists, philosophers, and literary and artistic figures. Their profound thoughts, noble sentiments, and the spirit of exploring the true meaning of life are preserved in countless immortal works in written form, becoming part of the world's shared intellectual and cultural heritage. Among these, the timeless maxims that have been repeatedly recited and cherished by generations of progressive youth are the essence and crux of this heritage. This book collects nearly 1,000 memorable quotes, divided into five major parts—Ambition, Character, Growth, Social Conduct, and Aesthetics—with 34 sub-topics. It also includes 85 exquisite photographs of famous figures for appreciation. To facilitate reading, English vocabulary in the quotes that exceeds the scope of secondary school curricula is annotated at the bottom of each page. At the end of the book, we provide brief introductions to the lives, thoughts, and major works of the main authors of these quotes in alphabetical order by surname, allowing readers to gain a general understanding of the figures discussed.