Read the wisdom of history

Author: Li Boqin
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: When others are excited, you can stay two degrees calmer; when others are down, you can remain two degrees more optimistic. To maintain this clear-minded attitude in life, reading history is of utmost importance. The fool sees history as merely shouting and commenting from the sidelines, which is useless for current affairs; while the wise see history as more than just observing from the outside—they immerse themselves in it, using the wisdom of the past to diagnose the present era.
Highlights: Reading history for the ruler can reveal the laws of rise and fall; for the official, it clarifies the principles of advancement and retreat; for the commoner, it reveals the causes of fortune and misfortune. Interpreting the mysteries of rise and decline from history, teaching us the wisdom of being human. Divided into: The Emperor Chapter, The General Chapter, and The Renowned Minister Chapter.