Mend virtue and establish words

Author: Ye Nai Bo
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: The "Vegetable Root Dialogues" can teach us many things. Today, when the hustle and bustle of modern cities have drowned out ancient charm and bring us increasing anxiety, restlessness, unease, and even daily insomnia and indulgence, "Vegetable Root Dialogues" is like a clear stream, washing away the dust of our restlessness and dissolving the accumulated frustrations in our hearts. Take a sip and see? There is a resilience in the Chinese philosophy of dealing with life, where chewing on vegetable roots can make one capable of accomplishing anything, and any difficulty or obstacle can be overcome through a gentle yet firm approach. There is also an optimism in the Chinese attitude toward life, always believing that the radiance of human goodness will cover up one's own faults. And in the Chinese wisdom for navigating the world, there is a sincerity—eating, drinking, and being with the opposite sex, as life naturally desires, indulging in fine wine and beautiful women, sipping lightly and singing softly—this does not lose sight of life's true essence.
"The Vegetable Root Dialogues" offers profound insights, and this profound and vast, yet practical philosophy has not dimmed its brilliance over time. In this compilation, it is divided into four parts: (), (classic essays), (family letters and teachings), and (tales and anecdotes). Each saying is given a title to reflect the book's systematic structure and to make it more convenient for readers.