Wisdom of Lifelong Companionship (English-Chinese Contrast)

Author: Gu Feirong
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Features: Edward Thorndike, a renowned American psychologist, once said: "Colors fade, temples crumble, empires fall, but enduring truths remain." Quotes are the essence of the thoughts of outstanding figures, offering profound inspiration to the masses and adding brilliance to ordinary lives. Therefore, this book selects rich in meaning and linguistically exemplary sentences from numerous classic English and American literature, accompanied by Chinese translations, to present to readers. It is hoped that this book will bring readers aesthetic enjoyment, spiritual purification, and moral refinement.
The book selects rich in meaning and linguistically exemplary sentences from numerous classic English and American literature, accompanied by Chinese translations, to present to readers. It is hoped that this book will bring readers aesthetic enjoyment, spiritual purification, and moral refinement.
In terms of selection, the compilers have strived to be extensive and inclusive, gathering over a thousand quotes, which are categorized into five major sections: Life, Career, Self-Cultivation, Learning, and Politics. Each quote is annotated with the author's name and identity. The Chinese translations adhere to the principle of conciseness, aiming to be succinct and easily understandable. The translation of names follows established conventions or the standards set by the National Committee for the Translation of Personal Names.