Lin Yutang was born in 1895 to a mission family and became one of the best-known Chinese scholars and writers.
Summary
The Importance of Living is a wry, witty antidote to the dizzying pace of the modern world. Lin Yutang's prescription
is the classic Chinese philosophy of life: Revere inaction as much as action, invoke humor to maintain a healthy
attitude, and never forget that there will always be plenty of fools around who are willing-indeed, eager-to be
busy, to make themselves useful, and to exercise power while you bask in the simple joy of existence.At a time
when we're overwhelmed with wake-up calls, here is a refreshing, playful reminder to savor life's simple pleasures.The
Importance of Living is a wry, witty antidote to the dizzying pace of the modern world. Lin Yutang's prescription
is the classic Chinese philosophy of life: Revere inaction as much as action, invoke humor to maintain a healthy
attitude, and never forget that there will always be plenty of fools around who are willing-indeed, eager-to be
busy, to make themselves useful, and to exercise power while you bask in the simple joy of existence.At a time
when we're overwhelmed with wake-up calls, here is a refreshing, playful reminder to savor life's simple pleasures.