The Book of Guanzi is a collection of works by Jixia Taoists who respected Guan Zhong, which is the school of Guanzi based on Jixia's learning. "Hanshu·Yiwenzhi" lists it in the Taoist category of Zibu, and "Suishu·Jingjizhi" lists it in the Legalist category. "Sikuquanshu" lists it in the Legalist category of the sub-part. The book is magnificent in length, complex in content, and rich in ideas. It is an important classic for studying the academic and cultural thoughts of ancient China, especially the Pre-Qin Dynasty.
Reader comments
This book is very informative, and some of the ideas it mentions reminded me of the people and things around me. For example, the book says, "If the Lord is kind but not understanding, the people will support him." Just like my friend, she is very good to her family and the family is very harmonious. There is also "If parents are kind but don't understand, their children will be obedient". I think of my parents. They are very kind and I am very filial to them. This book made me understand that whether at home or at work, we must maintain good conduct in order to get what we want.
This book is very informative, and some of the ideas it mentions reminded me of the people and things around me. For example, the book says, "If the Lord is kind but not understanding, the people will support him." Just like my friend, she is very good to her family and the family is very harmonious. There is also "If parents are kind but don't understand, their children will be obedient". I think of my parents. They are very kind and I am very filial to them. This book made me understand that whether at home or at work, we must maintain good conduct in order to get what we want.