"Retreat by the Hearth - Classics of Chinese National Essence Library"

Author: Wang Yongbin (Qing Dynasty)
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: Wang Yongbin's "Woluo Yehua" (), written during the Qing Dynasty, is one of the "Three Great Works on Conduct" alongside Hong Yingming's "Cai Gen Tan" () and Chen Jiru's "Xiao Chuang You Ji" (). Wang Yongbin was a person from the Xianfeng era of the Qing Dynasty, and his specific whereabouts are unknown. His "Woluo Yehua" consists of 184 entries, with the overarching theme of "establishing oneself and achieving success" (). It explores various aspects such as morality, self-cultivation, reading, contentment in poverty, raising children, loyalty and filial piety, diligence and frugality, revealing the profound truth that "establishing virtue, achieving merit, and establishing words" (、、) all stem from "establishing success" (). Since its publication, the book has had a significant influence. The 184 life philosophies and behavioral standards in it are like a warm fire in a cold winter, providing warmth and comfort.