Inspiring self-improvement

Author: Zhang Shengyou and Jiang Hexin, Editors
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: Fully showcases the achievements of Chinese prose creation in the 20th century! Fills the gap from Gu Fang Guan Zhi to the 21st century. Renowned literary giants Ji Xianlin and Yu Qiuwei serve as consultants for this series, allowing readers to savor over 800 beautiful essays by more than 200 writers from China in the 20th century. "Chinese Century Classics Prose" stands out with its meticulous categorization and is a timeless treasure!
Many ancient Chinese prose works emphasize moral cultivation and inspire individuals to achieve success. One must first cultivate oneself, meaning to prepare oneself thoroughly, before taking action. As the saying goes: "Rectify the mind, cultivate oneself, order the family, govern the state, and bring peace to the world." Boiling the sea to make salt, sifting through sand to find gold, this book selects over 140 exquisite prose pieces on themes of moral self-cultivation and inspiration by nearly 100 writers of the 20th century. They are filled with life-changing wisdom to enlighten readers.
Through words that blend sentiment, wisdom, knowledge, and personal experiences, the authors candidly discuss the ways of life, love, happiness, success, and friendship. They explore how to face hardships, how to strive and achieve. From these works, we can sense the authors' rich life experiences and profound insights into life, witnessing the natural expression of their wise souls. This enhances our courage and strength to overcome adversity.