The Gift of Great Chinese Wisdom

By Helen Exley

Book Overview

This charming book pairs the essence of Chinese philosophy with original watercolors by Angela Kerr. This full-color package is an ideal gift for any occasion, an attractive art object that provides wisdom and inspiration for times when a little spiritual pick-me-up is required. Included are over 100 felicitous selections from Chuang Tzu, Lao Tzu, Li Po, Confucius, and many others.

"The one who knows does not speak. The one who speaks does not know." --Lao Tzu

"When my heart is at peace, the world is at peace." --Zen poem

"If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime, help someone." --Chinese proverb

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1573247251
• ISBN13: 9781573247252
• Release Date: September 2017
• Publisher: Red Wheel
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 6.0"