Lin Yutang
1895 - 1976
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Quotes
Biography
Lin Yutang (1895-1976) was a Chinese writer, translator, linguist, philosopher, and inventor. He is renowned for his influential works bridging Eastern and Western cultures, such as 'The Importance of Living' and 'My Country and My People'. Lin's writings often explored the essence of Chinese culture, advocating for cultural tolerance and understanding. He also created the Lin Yutang Chinese-English Dictionary, contributing significantly to language translation and cultural exchange.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone.
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If you can spend a perfectly useless afternoon in a perfectly useless manner, you have learned how to live.
3
The first half of our lives is ruined by our parents, and the second half by our children.
4
Hope is like a road in the country; there was never a road, but when many people walk on it, the road comes into existence.
5
The Chinese mind is rarely cluttered with conflicting abstract concepts. The simplicity of Chinese thinking is a Chinese contribution to civilization.