The Wisdom of the Chinese

""The Wisdom of the Chinese: Their Philosophy in Sayings and Proverbs"" by Brian Brown is a book that explores the philosophical and cultural beliefs of the Chinese people through a collection of sayings and proverbs. This book is a compilation of ancient Chinese wisdom that has been passed down through generations, covering a range of topics including love, family, friendship, work, and spirituality. The book is divided into chapters that focus on specific themes, such as ""The Art of Living"", ""The Family"", and ""The Way of the Tao"". Each chapter begins with an introduction that provides context for the sayings and proverbs that follow. The sayings and proverbs are presented in both English and Chinese, allowing readers to appreciate the original language and meaning of the text. The author, Brian Brown, provides additional commentary throughout the book, offering insights into the cultural and historical background of each saying or proverb. He also explains the significance and relevance of these teachings in contemporary society. Overall, ""The Wisdom of the Chinese"" is a thoughtful and informative book that provides readers with a unique perspective on Chinese culture and philosophy. It is an excellent resource for anyone interested in Eastern philosophy, spirituality, or culture, and is sure to provide readers with valuable insights and inspiration.1938. In his preface, Ly Hoi Sang writes that he hopes this book of wise sayings, selected by Brown, will be the power for showing some people in the Western world the way back to Mother Nature and her Tao. Contents: Confucius: Analects; Confucius: The Doctrine of the Mean; Confucius: Great Learning; Mencius: The Real Man; Lao Tzu: Tao-Teh-King; Lao Tzu: Wu-Wei; Lao Tzu: Precepts and Sayings; Chuang Tzu; Yang Chu; Kang-Hsi�������s Sacred Edict; Kuan-Yi-Wu, Yu Tse, Tse-Chan; The Poetry of the Chinese; Proverbs and Maxims; and Moral Maxims.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.