Glory and Shame (Selected Quotes from Famous Figures in China and Abroad)

Author: Wu Xingren
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: It is difficult to get along in the world without distinguishing right from wrong; one cannot become a complete person without knowing honor and shame. In dealing with others, one must understand honor and shame, have clear boundaries between right and wrong, and cannot take pride in honor without shame, nor take shame as honor or honor as shame. There are countless quotes from famous figures, but what makes this book unique is that it selects a significant portion of the advanced thoughts and incisive arguments of contemporary outstanding individuals, giving the book a more distinct sense of the times. Many pioneers who emerged in the new era are also the most moral people of our time. Their words are close to the lives of contemporary people, and they live among us, offering more direct and profound inspiration. It is difficult to get along in the world without distinguishing right from wrong; one cannot become a complete person without knowing honor and shame. In dealing with others, one must understand honor and shame, have clear boundaries between right and wrong, and cannot take pride in honor without shame, nor take shame as honor or honor as shame. There are countless quotes from famous figures, and during the selection process of this book, special attention was paid to the numerous leading figures who emerged in life over the past two decades. One of our selection principles is to value the past without neglecting the present. The book selects a substantial portion of the advanced thoughts and incisive arguments of contemporary outstanding individuals, making it more distinct in its sense of the times. The French philosopher Voltaire once said: "Good and evil in morality are actions that are either beneficial or harmful to society; at any time and place, the person who makes the greatest sacrifice for the public good is called the most moral person." Many pioneers who emerged in the new era are also the most moral people of our time. Their words are close to the lives of contemporary people, and they live among us, offering more direct and profound inspiration.