Bits of Talk on Getting Along in the World

Name: Bits of Talk on Getting Along in the World
ISBN: 9781915723338

张秉衡China Humanities Publishing House Co., Limited · Hong Kong SAR, ChinaApr 2026

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Word count: 162K words
Chapters: 135
ISBN: 9781915723338

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Summary

Written by an author with decades of experience in ideological work, this collection blends personal reflections on work and life with wisdom drawn from thinkers past and present, East and West. Organized around the theme of "engaging with society, achieving a fulfilling life," the book is divided into three parts—Insights on Life, Understanding Human Relations, and Clear Eyes on the World—and comprises 129 essays, aphorisms, and maxims.

Though each piece stands alone, a coherent thread runs through them. Writing from the vantage point of the times and in the mode of heartfelt conversation, the author employs concise essays, broad humanistic learning, polished and fluid prose, plain yet earnest language, lively and accessible philosophical stories, instructive and genuinely emulable examples of success, and a warmth of genuine feeling. In an intimate, candid manner, the book guides readers toward establishing a sound worldview, outlook on life, and sense of values; toward mastering a way of conducting themselves that honors Chinese tradition while meeting the demands of the present; and toward forging a successful path in life and career.

The book embodies the core socialist values and displays a positive, engaged spirit, making it an uplifting and inspiring work full of positive energy.

Editor's review

This is a collection on dealing with life written by an author long engaged in ideological work, comprising 129 articles plus maxims and aphorisms, divided into three parts: understanding life, understanding human relations, and understanding the ways of the world. Its strength lies in its conversational stance: rather than preaching from on high, it adopts a heart-to-heart manner, bringing together the wisdom of sages East and West with decades of work experience and life insight. The pieces are short, the language plain and sincere, often illustrating principles through simple philosophical stories and exemplary success stories one can learn from—an effortless read. The book's central theme is "looking up and down at society, achieving success in life," guiding readers to reflect on their worldview, outlook on life, and values, and to master ways of conducting themselves that are both traditional and suited to the times. It suits browsing in fragmented moments—on the commute, before sleep—and can serve as a reference for young readers new to society who feel bewildered by human affairs. Note that it leans toward positive guidance and inspiration and does not offer complex analyses of real-world maneuvering.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Young readers new to society who hope to understand human affairs
Readers who enjoy short essays and are used to fragmented reading
People in management or ideological work who need material for communication
General readers who wish to reflect on their way of dealing with the world through traditional wisdom

Not a good fit for

Readers seeking systematic sociological or psychological analysis
Those who prefer sharp criticism and dislike a positive, inspirational tone
Readers expecting long, coherent narratives or literary works

Reading tips

No need to read in order; start with whichever theme—life, human relations, or worldly affairs—concerns you now.
Two or three pieces a day is enough; pause after reading and reflect against your recent experience.
Copy out maxims that resonate, building your own notes on dealing with life.
Compare the book's cases with examples around you to discern which methods suit your own situation.

About the publisher

China Humanities Publishing House Co., Limited Hong Kong, China · Founded in 2018

China Humanities Publishing House Co., Limited focuses on yearbook compilation and digital publishing, operates a digital yearbook publishing platform, and also publishes academic works, educational textbooks, and books on literature and the arts. Its catalog covers history, literary appreciation, popular science, education, medicine, and social culture. Representative publications include yearbook series such as the Macao Culture and Tourism Yearbook 2025, World University Yearbook 2025, World Clinical Medicine Yearbook 2025, and World Chinese Medicine Yearbook 2025, as well as collated and annotated local documents such as the Annotated Collected Works of the Four Gentlemen of Pinyang and the Annotated Yunnan Military Affairs Excerpts. Contributors include local chronicles offices such as the Fuping County Local Chronicles Office, collators and annotators such as Liu Dui, Zhang Dan, Li Zongshu, Yang Jue, and Sun Piyang, and authors such as Xu Pengbiao and Shi Xiangqian. The press has developed a publishing identity around its yearbook series and annotated local documents. Public information is limited, and other details are based on its catalog.

版权信息
序大解
领悟人生篇——掌握成就人生的钥匙
一、珍惜人生
二、珍惜生命
三、珍惜身体
四、人生五则
五、人生当有信仰
六、人生成功，首在志向
七、做人格局定要大
八、人生道路不能假设
九、走好人生三阶段
十、做人须有德
十一、处世当怀大德
十二、公德意识不可缺
十三、守住良心
十四、良心最可贵
十五、把自己变得高尚
十六、了解自己
十七、要有自知之明
十八、自尊可贵，但莫极端
十九、勿求人人都说你好
二十、学会宽容
二十一、不幸未必是祸
二十二、走出自卑
二十三、管住自己
二十四、做人要有主见
二十五、成就人生须有定力
二十六、事业成功在意志
二十七、关键时刻要理智
二十八、做人要清醒
二十九、不要束缚自己的思想
三十、梦想、成功、运气、勤奋
三十一、人生最怕自暴自弃
三十二、做事先要有成功的决心
三十三、抓机遇的本领比机遇重要
三十四、事业成功当有“识、才、胆、力”
三十五、再富也要节俭
三十六、“行”，难在哪里
三十七、存骨气，去傲气
三十八、勿失廉耻之心
三十九、不怕平凡但怕庸俗
四十、雅兴当有
四十一、能处孤独
四十二、老要服老
四十三、豁达乐观地生活
四十四、穿着讲究是一种修养
四十五、谨防被时代所抛弃
四十六、从月亮欣赏人生
知会人情篇——把握人际交往的技巧
四十七、珍惜友情
四十八、珍惜亲情
四十九、珍惜夫妻缘分
五十、交友须辨识
五十一、善于接受批评意见
五十二、观人有术
五十三、通过微信辨识人
五十四、通过人之差异辨识人
五十五、勿做小人
五十六、少些嫉妒心
五十七、把握为人处世的分寸
五十八、懂得尊重人
五十九、少发牢骚
六十、避免误会
六十一、不要轻易小看人
六十二、莫揭人之短
六十三、老实之人勿欺负
六十四、忍让应有底线
六十五、莫做事后诸葛亮
六十六、别憋闷气
六十七、礼貌用语莫离口
六十八、学会幽默
六十九、为人当戒轻诺
七十、轻信害己
七十一、性格致错者可谅，质量致错者不可恕
七十二、赌气必降低智商
七十二、报德感恩尽孝
七十四、远离人渣
七十五、婆媳避免成冤家
七十六、孩子，属于他们自己
七十七、批评劝导人有讲究
七十八、语言交流有学问
七十九、别把尊重弄成拍马屁
洞明世事篇——知悉认识社会的方法
八十、从宇宙的角度看人类
八十一、从地球的角度看人类
八十二、从人类社会的角度看人类
八十三、反思人类
八十四、透过世风察社会
八十五、读懂公平
八十六、社会呼唤正义
八十七、义利有尺度
八十八、信仰应尊重
八十九、爱国是普世精神
九十、精神强大莫忽视
九十一、国民素质关乎社会文明
九十二、陋习须革除
九十三、谨防集体憋气
九十四、形式主义不绝有缘由
九十五、有钱人信神有原因
九十六、艺人暴富害处多
九十七、为富当仁
九十八、贫穷不应被感谢
九十九、新解“穷养儿子富养女”
一〇〇、透视智慧
一〇一、何能长慧眼
一〇二、读书新方法
一〇三、读史当辨真伪
一〇四、祸福有关亦无关
一〇五、善恶之报非天意
一〇六、运气可遇不可求
一〇七、做人不能成笑柄
一〇八、赏月背后有文化
一〇九、善于谋势
一一〇、矛盾冲突可巧对
一一一、沉着冷静胜急躁
一一二、遇到问题找方法
一一三、小便宜莫贪
一一四、虚荣乃自欺欺人
一一五、教训勿从反面鉴
一一六、知识胜过金钱
一一七、化繁为简乃真功
一一八、处世不为这些事
一一九、盲从害大
一二〇、社会需要真率坦诚
一二一、身教为何重于言教
一二二、重新认识“邯郸学步”
一二三、别嘲弄有奇思怪想的人
一二四、骗人者卑劣，被骗者悲哀
一二五、“炒作”须警惕
一二六、偏见应避免
一二七、“忽悠”当提防
一二八、“富不过三代”解碼
一二九、智慧时代的生存
后记

FAQ

Is this book about success literature?

It has an inspirational tint, and its aim is to guide readers toward a correct worldview, outlook on life, and values and to master ways of dealing with the world, but it is not success literature peddling shortcuts. It mostly draws on the wisdom of sages and real exemplary figures to discuss conduct in life, in a conversational tone, and readers can take what they need.

The articles are independent—will reading feel disjointed?

The individual pieces are indeed independent and suit casual browsing. But the book is organized into three parts—understanding life, understanding human relations, and understanding the ways of the world—with coherent underlying themes; read through, one senses a thread running from knowing oneself to handling worldly affairs.

Will young readers find it preachy?

The author adopts a heart-to-heart approach, with plain language and frequent stories, so the preachy feel is relatively weak. Still, the book's stance leans toward positive guidance; readers expecting pluralistic or even counter-mainstream views may find it one-sided.

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About the author

张秉衡 Author

Zhang Bingheng, about whom limited public information is available, writes in two fields: management and corporate culture, and personal conduct and self-improvement. In Reshaping the Soul of State-Owned Enterprises: Theories and Methods of Corporate Culture Building in SOEs, he discusses corporate culture in state-owned enterprises at both the theoretical and methodological levels, showing sustained attention to the spiritual core of organizations and to management practice. His other work, Occasional Remarks on Conducting Oneself, turns to personal cultivation and inspirational growth, offering short essays on how to navigate life in plain, concise prose close to everyday experience. Though different in subject, both works focus on shaping people's outlook and improving their behavior—one addressing cultural construction in enterprises, the other individual self-discipline. Based on the available material, Zhang's writing emphasizes practical reflection and summarized experience rather than empty theorizing, and may appeal to readers interested in SOE management and personal growth.