Wisdom of the Art of Enduring

Author: Sima Zhe
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: Xu Mingkui, a renowned scholar of the Yuan Dynasty, was erudite and emphasized self-cultivation. He summarized his life's principles with the single word "endurance." In life, one must endure the comparison between life and death, weigh the balance of profit and loss, measure the equilibrium of happiness and sorrow, and apply endurance to oneself, to the nation, and to the world. To achieve great success, one must endure; to survive, one must endure; to maintain peace, one must endure; and to resolve difficulties, one must endure even more. Many successful figures in modern business have taken "endurance" as the true guide to self-improvement and success. In fact, many Jewish entrepreneurs hang large scrolls with the character "endurance" in their offices. It is no exaggeration to say that the study of endurance is a must for successful politicians, entrepreneurs, and military leaders in the world.
The original author of this book, Xu Mingkui, was born in the Yuan Dynasty. He was erudite and focused on self-cultivation. He believed that "endurance" was the key to how a person conducts themselves and determines success or failure in their endeavors. In the third year of the Zhidu era of the Yuan Emperor Wuzong (1310 AD), Xu Mingkui compiled 100 maxims, precepts, and historical anecdotes related to "endurance" from ancient historical records, titled A Hundred Admonitions on Endurance. The content covers all aspects of Confucian classics, historical records, philosophical treatises, and literary works. It includes both the theory, methods, benefits, and key principles of "endurance," as well as stories, practices, and historical contexts, forming a theoretical and practical system centered around "endurance."
Building upon the original work, this book further cites classical texts and historical examples, with each entry featuring a vivid story, making it highly readable and engaging while offering profound insights. We believe that the essence of ancient classics, combined with well-integrated story-based cases, will enable you to achieve an outstanding life by applying the principles of "endurance."