Theodora Lau writes in her introduction to these Chinese proverbs: "The appeal of these Chinese proverbs has always been profound and universal. The beauty of these statements is in their brevity and simplicity. Their mission to give a direct message that will reach the heart and mind of the reader is often achieved with aplomb and finesse."
The proverbs in this paperback have been organized into 26 thematic categories including adversity, courtesy, anger, frugality, heart, patience, and perseverance. Here are a few examples:
• "To be unhappy over what one lacks is to waste what one already possesses."
• "Constancy of purpose achieves the impossible."
• "To accommodate all things, enlarge your heart."
• "Learning is like the horizon: there is no limit."
• "Life can never give security, it can only promise opportunity."
