“All of Chinese thinking - Confucianism, Taoism, as well as Buddhism - contains the idea that in the course of life, man will shape harmoniously those psychic and physical predispositions that he received as capital assets by unifying them and giving them form from within a center.”
This book presents a series of lectures that delve into a particular field of study, offering in-depth analysis and discussion on the topic at hand. more
Richard Wilhelm, born on May 10, 1873 in Germany, was a renowned sinologist and translator. He lived in China for many years, dedicated to introducing Chinese classical culture to the Western world. Wilhelm was proficient in Chinese and various classical Chinese texts, translating important works such as the I Ching, making significant contributions to the cultural exchange between China and the West. more
“I was brought up to believe you should always live the most interesting life you can.”
“An idea is something you have; an ideology is something that has you”
“All human beings have magic in them. The secret is to know how to use this magic.”
“Happiness includes all numbers. It's infinite and eternal.”