Insight into the Human Heart: The Complete Collection - The First Discipline of Conducting Oneself and Doing Things

Author: Wan Zhong, Li Guang
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Publish Date: 2007-03-01
Features: Some say that the kindest in the world are humans, some say that the most cruel in the world are humans, and others say that the most irrational in the world are humans. In short, when it comes to opinions about people, there are many differing views. However, there is one thing that everyone agrees on: humans are a very complex species. As a member of a communal society, most of the time is spent interacting with all kinds of people. Among these, there are confidant friends, as well as competitors. It is very difficult to identify them. Although humans are complex, it doesn't mean they are unidentifiable. After all, everything in the world leaves a trace and shows signs, and humans are no exception. When we see someone smiling broadly, we know it's an outward expression of inner happiness; when we see someone filled with righteous indignation and furious, we know it's the accompaniment to their temper tantrum. When we see someone speaking hesitantly and evasively, we can imagine that there must be hidden secrets or things they don't want to reveal; when we see someone speaking openly and directly—like pouring beans from a jar— we know they are a straightforward person. Someone who wears strange clothes and has a unique style tells us that they have a strong personality and prefer to stand out on their own. A person who looks vacant and indifferent must have suffered some kind of blow. In summary, a person's outward behavior is an expression of their inner emotions. This is the essence of the saying, "Joy is visible in one's expression." If you pay close attention to observation, you can develop the skill of "understanding people's hearts" and "seeing through them at a glance."