The Book of Chinese Wisdom is a compilation of some of China’s best-known historical and cultural folk stories and parables, as well as many little-known gems that offer plenty of ＂Aha＂ moments, surprising dénouements, and witty tales about wisdom, humor, irony, and common sense: stories that are too often taken for granted in today’s fast-paced society.
Going back more than 2,500 years, ancient China’s philosophers, writers, and thinkers were hard at work pondering society’s problems. Even today, the stories in this book offer profound lessons for twenty-first century citizens and should not be forgotten. This book is for anyone with an interest in philosophy, thought, morality, wisdom, and common sense thinking. Many tales have been passed down through the centuries; some are lesser known. All continue to have practical applications for today.
Chinghua Tang is co-author of A Treasury of Chinese Wisdom.
Wangdao Ding is the compiler of Stories of Chinese Wisdom.
