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His new introduction, his collection of parables and sayings, and his glossary of hindu and chinese terms are important features of the book. A comprehensive treasury of the ageless wit and wisdom of the east with interpretative introductions and many new translations by lin yutang, and notes, parables and chronological tables. The wisdom of confucius paperback 1 january 2009 by lin yutang author 2. The wisdom of china and india lin yutang editor download. October 10, 1895 march 26, 1976 was a chinese inventor, linguist, novelist, philosopher, and translator.
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