This book chooses pearls of wisdom from philosophers, thinkers, and litterateurs from different dynasties and provides translations and notes of these words. The content can be divided into the following parts: 1. moral integrity cultivation; 2. how to conduct oneself in society and deal with others; 3. how to value people and use talented people; 4. environment; 5. the ways of the world and the relationship among people; 6. listening to others' advice; 7. human relations; 8. emotions; 9. ways of thinking; 10. education; 11. treasuring time; 12. health; 13. philosophy; 14. governing the country; 15. literature and art.