"Fire-pit night talk"

Author: Wang Yongbin
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Publish Date: 2003-12-01
Features: The life philosophy discussed in this book has influenced and shaped the way many Chinese people handle interpersonal relationships. Chinese interpersonal culture has both positive and negative aspects. How one navigates social interactions is determined by cultural context. The wise can guide and set an example, practicing self-improvement while remaining detached. The cunning may be smooth-tongued, speculative, deceitful, self-imposed, or self-distracting, among other traits. To treat life correctly and cultivate an open and humble character is one goal. To learn from life's interpersonal dynamics and gain deeper understanding of people and situations, enriching one's cultural depth, is another. Reading this book can achieve both of these objectives.