Maxims of Emotion
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Summary
Editor's review
As an editor, I believe the book's core value lies in its function as a "mirror" and a "trigger." It is like a multifaceted prism through which readers can use others' distilled language to reflect on their own complex and subtle emotional world. Many sentences carry the penetrating power peculiar to aphorisms, capable of instantly illuminating some vague feeling or finding precise expression for emotions that are hard to articulate. It does not offer a step-by-step "emotional guide" but, through a dense collision of viewpoints, stimulates readers' own thinking and reflection. For modern people accustomed to fragmented reading yet eager for spiritual nourishment, this arrangement reduces the burden of reading and enhances the convenience of dipping in at will.
It should be noted, however, that the book's content is drawn from excerpts and lacks original systematic argumentation. Its appeal lies in the compiler's eye and the logic of the arrangement. If readers do not stop at "collecting golden lines" but use these aphorisms as a starting point for deeper exploration and related reading, they will gain far more than the text itself offers. Overall, this is a collection of emotional wisdom suited to the desk or the bedside, for frequent browsing and contemplation.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Readers seeking emotional resonance and language to describe complex feelings precisely
- Lovers of collecting and savoring short, pithy maxims for self-reflection or writing material
- Readers in a period of emotional reflection who need outside perspectives to sort through their thoughts
- Readers interested in a first encounter with classic writings on emotion in Chinese and other cultures
Not a good fit for
- Readers expecting systematic psychological theory or concrete solutions to emotional problems
- Readers seeking complete, coherent original essays or arguments with a strong personal style
Reading tips
- Do not feel obliged to finish it in one sitting; it is better for browsing at random, savoring different passages in different moods
- While reading, note down aphorisms that resonate and try writing your own interpretation or the life episodes they bring to mind
- Use it as an index: pursue further reading and deeper understanding of the views or sources that particularly interest you
About the publisher
China Environmental Science Press is a professional publishing institution in China's environmental field, developing titles around environmental science as well as related humanities and social science topics. Judging from the 170 books in the collection, its publishing covers categories such as general biography, military affairs and inspirational growth. Representative books include Military Marshals, History of American Wars, History of Asian Wars, Military Generals, Life Aphorisms, Challenging Setbacks and Philosophical Maxims, balancing factual historical narrative with life inspiration. Representative authors include Feng Ping, Wang Guofu, Wu Zhiqiao, Li Ming, Xing Chunru and Wang Xiaoyin, forming a relatively stable author team. Beyond environmental specialties, the press also attends to general reading, bringing history, military and growth themes into its publishing scope and reflecting an orientation that values both professionalism and readability. Public information is limited, and the above focuses on the publishing profile reflected in the books in the collection.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 感情
- 爱情
- 爱心
- 热情
- 激情
- 恩怨
- 耻辱
- 乐观
- 快乐
- 欢笑
- 忧伤
- 烦恼
- 恐惧
- 痛苦
- 嫉妒
- 怒气
- 情欲
- 自尊
- 恋爱
- 爱憎
- 怜悯
- 同情
- 怀疑
- 悲欢
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About the author
Li Ming, whose original name is Li Min, was born in Chaoyang, Liaoning, in 1972. He is a playwright and first-class writer at the Liaoning Provincial Research Institute of Culture and Art, and a member of both the China Writers Association and the China Film Association. His work spans a wide range of fields, with 69 titles held in the collection. These include the novel Private Teachers and children's fiction such as Crane Dad, as well as picture-book fairy tales, social fiction, and war and military stories. His writing also extends to medicine and applied psychology, such as an illustrated guide to traditional Chinese medicine processing and a practical book on coping with sudden silence from others. In addition, he has compiled motivational collections of management maxims and life quotations. His works have won the Liaoning Provincial "Five-One Project" Award and the Liaoning Literature Award multiple times. Overall, Li Ming's writing combines literary quality with practical value, covers diverse subjects, and addresses different groups of readers.
