Sighing Language -- A Collection of Life Philosophies Through the Ages

Author: Zhang Shегu et al. (Translated and Edited)
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Publishing Date: 2000-01-01
Features: Confucian culture, as the orthodox and mainstream of traditional Chinese culture, has thrived for thousands of years, remaining unbroken and has profoundly influenced the social structure and ethical values of the Chinese nation. In judging the value of life, Confucianism holds a very important standard: whether a person has made achievements in the three aspects of establishing virtue, establishing merit, and establishing words during their lifetime. If they have, it means they have achieved "three immortalities" in their life; otherwise, they are considered to have accomplished nothing and wasted their life. To help readers understand the essence of the maxims and aphorisms of Confucian sages, appreciate the extraordinary words and wisdom of scholars across generations, and absorb the ideological essence of the admonitions of Chinese virtuous people to guide and reform society, the compilers have carefully selected and compiled this series of "Juelin Baoyun" (Treasures of the Confucian Forest) from the vast ancient classics. It includes both Confucian classics and the sayings of renowned sages; both heart-soothing essays and notes on mountain life. "We hope that through reading this series of small books, readers can meet the souls of the sages of the ages in their hearts and find life proverbs that they will follow throughout their lives!"