Project Gutenberg 2007-12-27 Public domain in the USA. 114 Hong, Zicheng, active 1596 洪自诚 洪自誠 菜根譚 Cai Gen Tan 菜根谭 Produced by Kai Hong Fang "菜根譚" by active 1596 Zicheng Hong is a philosophical treatise written during the late Ming dynasty. This book serves as a collection of proverbs and reflections that explore themes of virtue, humility, and the human condition. It emphasizes the balance between worldly desires and moral integrity, providing insights into leading a life of purpose and clarity. In "菜根譚," the author offers a series of aphorisms that delve into the complexities of human nature and societal interactions. The text is structured around general wisdom that encourages readers to cultivate a generous spirit while simultaneously warning against the pitfalls of selfishness and ambition. It outlines principles such as the importance of maintaining virtue in the face of adversity, the transient nature of fame and fortune, and the necessity of self-reflection. Through its concise and thought-provoking passages, the book invites readers to reflect on their own values and the deeper meanings of life, ultimately suggesting that tranquility and wisdom arise from modest living and inner virtue. (This is an automatically generated summary.) zh Conduct of life BJ Text Browsing: Philosophy & Ethics Browsing: Religion/Spirituality/Paranormal 60380 60329 2024-09-10T10:01:24.630523 2023-09-11T03:37:29.948757 text/html text/html 60373 60322 2024-09-10T10:01:24.790519 2023-09-11T03:37:30.076745 text/html text/html 62715 2024-09-10T10:01:27.716488 application/epub+zip 61871 2024-09-10T10:01:25.846505 application/epub+zip 61870 2024-09-10T10:01:25.152519 application/epub+zip 121238 2024-09-10T10:01:29.052495 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 115295 2024-09-10T10:01:27.311564 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 115497 2022-09-11T08:11:08.813624 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 48178 2024-09-10T10:01:24.458546 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 48092 2007-12-27T06:52:08 text/plain; charset=utf-8 22725 2007-12-27T06:52:10 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 16756 2024-09-10T10:01:29.183561 application/rdf+xml 8553 2024-09-10T10:01:25.485555 image/jpeg 2332 2024-09-10T10:01:25.316533 image/jpeg 62271 2024-09-10T10:01:24.796511 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia