Wisdom and Life

Author: Fu Peirong
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: Uncover the wisdom of the heart, achieve a joyful life! Knowledge is power, but only wisdom is freedom. — Durant
The language of the wise can soothe your heart. How a person grasps his destiny is more important than what his destiny actually is. — Karl Wilhelm von Humboldt (Famous German educator)
Of all the creatures on Earth, only humans can change their way of life, and only humans are the designers of their own destiny. — William James (Famous American psychologist)
Who can judge what is right? Where is the standard? Who sets the standard? These questions are inevitably subjective, even differing from person to person. Therefore, instead of spending time on debates, it is better to focus on the following three topics: First, recognize the pulse of the times. Second, awaken the potential of life. Third, recreate the vitality of culture.
The book "Wisdom and Life" reflects on and explains these three topics. Although the text was written over time and in different places, the focus has never been blurred: how to face the challenges of the new century, recognize the current situation, motivate oneself, and seek resources and inspiration from Confucian thought. Confucianism has accompanied our ancestors for over two thousand years and will now guide us into the new millennium. When we set out anew, the driving force of life comes from the right mindset, and the help Confucianism can provide far exceeds what we imagine. This is my personal insight, and I hope it can also become the insight of many friends.