The importance of living
by Lin, Yutang
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A wry, witty antidote to the dizzying pace of the modern world. Lin Yutang's prescription is the classic Chinese philosophy of life: revere inaction as much as action, invoke humor to maintain a healthy attitude, and never forget that there will always be plenty of fools around who are willing--indeed, eager--to be busy, to make themselves useful, and to exercise power while you bask in the simple joy of existence. At a time when we're overwhelmed with wake-up calls, here is a refreshing, playful reminder to savor life's simple pleasures.
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Chinese Philosophy, Chinese literature, Conduct of life, Happiness, Life, Social life and customs, Filosofie, VIDA, Philosophy, Autobiografie, AutobiographiePlaces
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Sheng huo de yi shu: The importance of living
2006, Shanxi shi fan da xue chu ban she
in Chinese
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7561332831 9787561332832
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At head of title: Lin Yutang.
"A John Day book."
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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The Importance of Living is a wry, witty antidote to the dizzying pace of the modern world. Lin Yutang's prescription is the classic Chinese philosophy of life: Revere inaction as much as action, invoke humor to maintain a healthy attitude, and never forget that there will always be plenty of fools around who are willing-indeed, eager-to be busy, to make themselves useful, and to exercise power while you bask in the simple joy of existence.At a time when we're overwhelmed with wake-up calls, here is a refreshing, playful reminder to savor life's simple pleasures.
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