Ancient Chinese Famous Quotes Dictionary [Revised Edition]

Author: Chen Guanglei, Hu Qiguang, Li Xinglai (editors)
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Publishing Date: 2002-12-01
Features: This dictionary contains over 10,000 famous quotes, covering books from the pre-Qin period to the late Qing Dynasty, with a focus on the pre-Qin philosophers, Confucian classics, the "Four Books and Five Classics," and the poetry and prose collections of famous writers throughout history. It is suitable for classical literature scholars, college and high school students, self-improvement enthusiasts, and a broad readership who love the profound culture of their nation. It can be used for checking and referencing ancient quotes, as well as for reading and appreciation. The dictionary emphasizes collecting long-standing famous quotes, paying attention to selecting quotes that are philosophically profound, vividly expressive, and still applicable today. The quotes cover various fields such as philosophy, ethics, politics, economics, military affairs, literature, language, art, education, healthcare, science and technology, and nature. The quotes are categorized by meaning, divided into 30 major categories, with several subcategories under each major category. Sentences with similar meanings are grouped together, and they are generally arranged in chronological order based on the books and authors' eras.