Project Gutenberg 2007-12-27 Public domain in the USA. 228 Hong, Zicheng, active 1596 洪自诚 洪自誠 菜根譚 Cai Gen Tan 菜根谭 Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caigentan 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 Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Philosophy & Ethics 60560 2025-06-10T06:08:57.726255 text/html 60381 2025-01-10T06:11:00.086453 text/html 90195 2025-06-10T06:09:01.437253 application/epub+zip 89114 2025-06-10T06:08:59.313258 application/epub+zip 89115 2025-06-10T06:08:58.266260 application/epub+zip 149064 2025-06-10T06:09:02.951238 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 143123 2025-06-10T06:09:00.852253 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 115497 2022-09-11T08:11:08.813624 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 48178 2025-06-10T06:08:57.488273 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 16950 2025-06-10T06:09:03.076236 application/rdf+xml 8977 2025-06-10T06:08:58.797256 image/jpeg 2370 2025-06-10T06:08:58.530246 image/jpeg 87799 2025-06-10T06:08:57.732259 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia