Glory and Shame: A Collection of Famous Quotes from Chinese and Foreign Figures

Author: Wu Xingren, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: It is difficult to get along in the world without knowing right from wrong; one cannot become a complete person without knowing honor and shame. In dealing with others and managing one's own life, one must understand honor and shame, have clear boundaries between right and wrong, and must not glorify honor without regard for it, nor shame without regard for it. There are countless sayings from famous figures, but what makes this book unique is that it compiles a significant portion of the advanced thoughts and incisive arguments of contemporary outstanding individuals, giving the book a more distinct modern flavor. 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. Based on the (elaborations) of General Secretary Hu Jintao on the "Eight Honors and Eight Shames," this book selects brilliant, concise, and thought-provoking quotes from the works, biographies, and other writings of famous political figures, thinkers, theorists, scientists, artists, and other renowned individuals from all over the world, dividing them into eight categories.