Confucius: The Wisdom

Bulfinch Press, New York, NY, 1995. Hardcover. As New/No Jacket. Lovely green boards with gold gilt lettering on the spine, Text and cover are both in like new condition. Beautiful four color Chinese Art Work, through out the text. Text appears nice and clean. Minimal shelf wear from storage. Very Nice book and binding... Confucius who was born over 2,500 years ago, was a teacher, philosopher, editor and politician. Confucius’ teachings on ethics, social morality, justice, meritocracy and sincerity have influenced and shaped human history, and continue to do so to this day. Drawn from three Confucian classics, The Analects, The Great Learning and The Doctrine of the Mean, this volume contains many of the sayings and reflections which comprise the formative core of Oriental civilization and thought. Confucius Quote About Wisdom... “By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.” Very Collectable Intellectual Wisdom. Rare / Scarce Room #225 Quantity Available: 1. ISBN: 0821221612. ISBN/EAN: 9780821221617. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1560721628. . 9780821221617