Essential Quotes on English by Famous Englishmen

Author: Du Xiao, Wan Aizhen
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: Throughout the five thousand years of human civilization, countless sages have left behind glorious achievements for future generations, while also leaving behind golden, widely quoted famous quotes. Some of these profound sayings are summaries of the success and failure of the great masters' lifelong pursuits; some are of the deep philosophical insights of the sages into the complex social relationships and mechanisms in human life; and some are epic-style praises and descriptions by the masters of love, friendship, family, and other beautiful human behaviors and moral sentiments. They are an eternal and invaluable treasure of humanity. The selected quotes and messages in this book are compiled in a bilingual (English-Chinese) format, adhering to the principles of English norms, rich ideological connotation, strong philosophical depth, and easy memorability. The book covers 19 aspects, including knowledge, ideals, life, struggle, wealth, love, and more, nearly encompassing all aspects of daily life. The selected statements are striving for conciseness, accuracy, and reliable sources. To facilitate readers in further exploring related information, the "Appendix" at the end of the book provides an "Author Index." This index is arranged in alphabetical order according to the Britannica standards. Additionally, it includes a "Major Holiday Calendar," "Flower Giving Knowledge," "Zodiac and Birth Month Correspondence Table," and "Designation of Structural Years."