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 traditions of China through its sayings and proverbs. The book is a collection of over 500 sayings and proverbs that have been passed down through generations of Chinese people. Each proverb is accompanied by an explanation of its meaning and cultural significance, as well as its historical context. The book covers a wide range of topics, including love, family, friendship, work, and spirituality. The author also provides an introduction to the history and philosophy of China, which helps readers to understand the context in which these sayings and proverbs were created. This book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in Chinese culture and philosophy, and it provides a unique insight into the wisdom and values of the Chinese people.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.