Honesty and Trustworthiness
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Summary
Editor's review
From a professional editorial perspective, the book's core value lies in its clear educational orientation and the purity of its theme. In an age of diverse values and a flood of information, a systematic return to the basic moral principle of honesty and trustworthiness has distinctive practical significance. The book's language is expected to be plain and accessible, with cases chosen for their relevance, making it suitable as supplementary material for character education or an introductory book for self-cultivation. Its structure may follow the classic logic of what it is, why it matters, and how to practice it, making it easy for readers to understand and absorb.
It should be noted, however, that for a reader with such a clear theme, literary quality, depth of thought, and complexity of argument may not be primary goals. Readers expecting a work of strong narrative tension or deep philosophical speculation may be disappointed. Its strength lies in its clear, direct, and approachable educational function. For young people at the critical stage of forming their values, or for adults seeking a simple moral reminder amid a busy life, the book offers a quiet opportunity to return to basics and examine oneself. It is more like a mirror, urging readers to reflect on their own words and deeds as stories and principles intertwine.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Parents or teachers seeking supplementary readers for character education of young people
- Beginners interested in traditional Chinese virtues who wish to gain a systematic understanding
- Readers seeking positive guidance and encouragement in personal cultivation and values
- Speakers and writers who need to collect materials or cases on the theme of integrity
Not a good fit for
- Deep readers pursuing high-density philosophical speculation or complex literary narrative
- Social science researchers seeking cutting-edge academic views or empirical research support
Reading tips
- It is recommended to read intermittently, one or two chapters a day, reflecting on one's own experience for better results
- Parents can read together with their children, discuss the stories and views in the book, and guide children to connect them with real life
- There is no need to pursue speed when reading; the focus should be on understanding and internalizing the core principles it advocates
About the publisher
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.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 编写说明
- 前言
- 许由隐居记
- 魏文侯不负山野人之约
- 孔子不懂不装懂
- 解阳讲信义智传君命
- 燕昭王以信招才
- 商鞅变法立竿为信
- 蔺相如冒死完成重托
- 程婴舍子救孤儿
- 曾子杀猪
- 季子挂剑
- 管仲判死罪仍诚实守信
- 卞和诚献和氏璧
- 司马迁写《史记》
- 韩信报恩
- 班超光明正大
- 范式守信不负约
- 朱晖守信义不忘重托
- 杨门五代信守忠廉家风
- 孔僖敢做敢当
- 宋弘教人诚实守信
- 华歆救人救到底
- 明山宾卖牛
- 高允不做违心事
- 陈寿实写“诸葛亮传”
- 甄彬还金
- 皇甫绩自愿挨打
- 张说不做假证
- 宋璟拒绝奉承
- 吴兢至诚不改史
- 李勉穷不贪财
- 陈纪卖房诚实不欺
- 李沆不奏密报
- 周纯宁可充军也不说谎
- 林积留字还珠
- 晏殊敢讲老实话
- 查道采枣留钱
- 宋濂守信借书不误期
- 王华拾金不昧
- 彝族女杰奢香履行诺言
- 梁启超信守诺言
- 瞿秋白的自知之明
- 林基路说话算数
- 刘伯承诚待小叶丹
- 罗荣桓真诚帮助民主人士
- 周恩来信守誓言
- 朱德对党忠诚不二
- 陈毅取信于民
- 彭德怀改诗
- 张爱萍诚招天下将
- 邹鲁山不负重托
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About the author
Xiao Feng (1926–2001) was born in Pinglu, Shanxi, and graduated from the Department of Chinese Literature at Peking University in 1946. He worked as a reporter and editor for China Youth Publishing House and the magazine Traveler, taught at Renmin University of China and Beijing Normal University, later served as deputy editor-in-chief and editor-in-chief, and joined the Chinese Writers Association in 1984. He co-edited works such as A Comprehensive Guide to Chinese Tourism, Fifty Famous Travel Essays, and Beautiful China, and published hundreds of essays, travel pieces, and literary reviews. His works span inspirational growth, classic literature, and prose miscellany. The library holds over a thousand of his titles, including selected editions of Lu Xun's works and Les Misérables. Public information is limited, but his writing and editorial work were aimed at general readers and helped popularize classics and promote prose and travel writing.
