Interpretation of Character

Name: Interpretation of Character
ISBN: 9787807117087

Li JianqiaoLiaohai Publishing House · ChinaJul 2020

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Word count: 37K words
Chapters: 12
ISBN: 9787807117087

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Summary

As a seeker in life, the key amid the vast sea of people is to find one's own distinguished mentors, to find inspiring quotes and maxims, and, most crucially, to translate these golden words into concrete action. To this end, we have gathered eminent figures from ancient and modern times and from China and abroad—among them scientific elites, literary giants, artistic masters, political leaders, military commanders, philosophical sages, wealthy magnates, sports heroes, film and television celebrities, and pioneering explorers—and compiled this World Classic Quotations series. The main titles include Advice on Life, Reflections on Living, The Truth of Youth, Inspiration for Success, The Taste of Happiness, Warnings for Conduct, Words on Love, The Depths of Emotion, The Rhythm of the Soul, An Interpretation of Character, Principles of Speech and Action, The Substance of Virtue, Analyzing Habits, The Meaning of Cultivation, Perspectives on Ideals, Golden Lines on Patriotism, The Light of the Spirit, The Crystallization of Knowledge, Reflections on Culture, The Essence of Art, Theorems of Wisdom, The Purpose of Education, A Treasury of Philosophy, and The Laws of Nature.

Editor's review

An Interpretation of Character is one volume in the World Classic Quotations series, gathering sayings by eminent figures from ancient and modern times, Chinese and foreign, on the theme of character. Its value lies not in systematic psychological theory but in offering a mirror made up of the words of many wise minds, allowing readers to reflect on themselves and observe others through short, pithy maxims. The material spans science and technology, literature, art, politics, military affairs, and thought, among other fields; the perspectives are diverse, making it easy to compare insights into character across different cultural backgrounds. It suits flexible reading situations: a few passages browsed in the morning or before sleep can serve as a prompt for self-reflection, while targeted searching of relevant passages at times of interpersonal confusion or emotional ups and downs can help one sort out one's feelings with the wisdom of others. It should be noted that this book is a compilation of quotations, and its views do not necessarily form a rigorous system; readers should use it by selecting and associating rather than expecting a general treatise on the psychology of character. If one can record the lines that move one and put them into action, the book's usefulness will be more substantial.

Who it's for

A good fit for

General readers who enjoy maxims and aphorisms and are used to fragmented reading
Self-explorers who hope to reflect on their own character traits through the words of notable figures
Language and moral education teachers who need material for writing and example quotations for the classroom
Workplace newcomers who want to understand others' characters from multiple angles in interpersonal situations

Not a good fit for

Readers who hope to systematically study theories and assessment methods of character psychology
Professional researchers expecting rigorous academic argumentation and empirical research data
Deep readers who prefer long, coherent exposition and have little patience for the aphorism format

Reading tips

Read by theme in separate sessions, taking in only a small section each time, and afterward write down one insight that corresponds to your own experience.
Keep a notebook for excerpts, record the lines that move you by category, review them regularly, and note how you have put them into practice.
For passages related to interpersonal difficulties, skim and search first, then read through afterward, rather than plowing straight through from beginning to end.
After finishing, pick the three views on character you agree with most and set specific actions to test them within a week.

About the publisher

Liaohai Publishing House China · Founded in 1996

Liaohai Publishing House is a comprehensive publisher known for textbooks and the collation of ancient works. Its publishing scope covers state-approved textbooks, local curriculum materials, supplementary educational books, and national and local ancient-text compilation projects, while also extending into humanities fields such as Eastern philosophy. Its catalog contains about 4,694 titles, with representative works including the multi-volume Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji), and its author resources include classic writers and works such as Sima Qian and Confucius. Grounded in educational publishing and the transmission of traditional culture, the press maintains sustained investment in ancient-text collation, forming a publishing profile that balances textbooks and scholarship. Due to limited public information, its more specific publishing directions and features require further supplementation.

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个性
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FAQ

Is this book a systematic work on character psychology?

No. This book belongs to the World Classic Quotations series and gathers related sayings by eminent figures from ancient and modern times, Chinese and foreign, on the theme of character. What it presents are maxims and aphorisms from diverse perspectives, not a textbook or monograph organized according to a psychological system. It is suitable as reading that stimulates thought, but it should not replace professional books on theories of character.

Can I read this volume directly without having read the other volumes in the series?

Yes. Each volume in the series is compiled independently by theme, and this book selects material around character; there is no required reading order linking it to the other volumes. Reading it directly will not affect comprehension, and if other themes interest you, you can simply turn to the corresponding volumes.

How can I read it so that I don't forget everything right after finishing?

It is best to slow down, read only a little at a time, and connect the lines that move you with specific situations in your life, writing down corresponding examples or actions you plan to take. Books of maxims are valuable for repeated review and practice; seeking quantity and speed easily stays on the surface, and regularly rereading your excerpts is often more rewarding than reading straight through once.

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About the author

Li Jianqiao Author

Li Jianqiao: public information is limited, and no authoritative record of his life details has been found. According to the inner pages of the book series he helped compile, he served as director and editor-in-chief of the editorial committees for large series such as Chinese History Encyclopedia and World History Encyclopedia published by Liaohai Press, and often co-authored popular history and science books with Jie Baofeng. The library contains 199 of his works, covering subjects including popular science, inspirational growth, culture, classic works, film and television, and mystery and detective fiction. Representative works include Unresolved Mysteries of Suspense, Beautiful Natural Wonders, Habit Analysis, Journey Through Chinese Civilization volumes one and two, and Classic Quotes from World Celebrities volumes one to three. Judging from these works, his writing emphasizes knowledge popularization and engaging presentation, organizing history, nature, and humanities topics into accessible books for general readers, with considerable experience in compiling popular science and cultural transmission series.