人物志 By: Shao Liu (3rd cent.)
"人物志" by Shao Liu is a fascinating exploration of notable figures throughout history, providing a unique and refreshing perspective on their lives and accomplishments. Liu's writing style is engaging and insightful, making it easy for readers to become fully immersed in the stories of these remarkable individuals. What sets this book apart is Liu's ability to humanize these historical figures, showing their vulnerabilities and struggles alongside their triumphs. By delving into the personal lives of these individuals, Liu brings a sense of authenticity to their stories that is often missing in traditional historical accounts. Overall, "人物志" is a compelling and well-researched collection of biographical sketches that will captivate readers with its rich storytelling and thought-provoking reflections on the complexity of human nature. Whether you are a history buff or simply enjoy a good biography, this book is sure to leave a lasting impression. First Page: Ren Wu Zhi by Liu Shao The original Chinese: 人物志劉邵〈自序〉夫聖賢之所美，莫美乎聰明；聰明之所貴，莫貴乎知人。知人誠智，而庶績之業興矣。是以，聖人著爻象則立君子小人之辭，敘《詩》志則別風俗雅正之業樂》則考六藝祇庸之德，躬南面則授俊逸相之材，皆所以達眾善而成天功天功既成，則並受名譽。是以，堯以克明俊德為稱，舜以登庸二八為之賢為名，文王以舉渭濱之叟為貴。由此論之，聖人興德，孰不勞聰明於任使者哉！是故，仲尼不試無所援升，猶序門人以為四科，泛論眾材以辨三等。人之德，尚德以勸庶幾之論。訓六蔽以戒偏材之失，思狂狷以通拘抗之材以明為似之難保。又曰：察其所安，觀其所由，以知居止之行。人物之察是以敢依聖訓，志序人物，庶以補綴遺忘；惟博識君子，裁覽其義焉。〈九徵〉蓋人物之本，出乎情性。情性之理，甚微而玄；非聖人之察，其孰能究之哉？凡有血氣者，莫不含元一以為質，稟陰陽以立性，體五行而著形。苟有形質，猶可即而求之。凡人之質量，中和最貴矣。中和之質，必平淡無味；故能... Continue reading book >>

人物志 By: Shao Liu (3rd cent.)

"人物志" by Shao Liu is a fascinating exploration of notable figures throughout history, providing a unique and refreshing perspective on their lives and accomplishments. Liu's writing style is engaging and insightful, making it easy for readers to become fully immersed in the stories of these remarkable individuals.

What sets this book apart is Liu's ability to humanize these historical figures, showing their vulnerabilities and struggles alongside their triumphs. By delving into the personal lives of these individuals, Liu brings a sense of authenticity to their stories that is often missing in traditional historical accounts.

Overall, "人物志" is a compelling and well-researched collection of biographical sketches that will captivate readers with its rich storytelling and thought-provoking reflections on the complexity of human nature. Whether you are a history buff or simply enjoy a good biography, this book is sure to leave a lasting impression.

First Page:

Ren Wu Zhi

by Liu Shao

The original Chinese:

人物志

劉邵

〈自序〉

夫聖賢之所美，莫美乎聰明；聰明之所貴，莫貴乎知人。知人誠智，而庶績之業興矣。是以，聖人著爻象則立君子小人之辭，敘《詩》志則別風俗雅正之業樂》則考六藝祇庸之德，躬南面則授俊逸相之材，皆所以達眾善而成天功天功既成，則並受名譽。是以，堯以克明俊德為稱，舜以登庸二八為之賢為名，文王以舉渭濱之叟為貴。由此論之，聖人興德，孰不勞聰明於任使者哉！是故，仲尼不試無所援升，猶序門人以為四科，泛論眾材以辨三等。人之德，尚德以勸庶幾之論。訓六蔽以戒偏材之失，思狂狷以通拘抗之材以明為似之難保。又曰：察其所安，觀其所由，以知居止之行。人物之察是以敢依聖訓，志序人物，庶以補綴遺忘；惟博識君子，裁覽其義焉。

〈九徵〉

蓋人物之本，出乎情性。情性之理，甚微而玄；非聖人之察，其孰能究之哉？凡有血氣者，莫不含元一以為質，稟陰陽以立性，體五行而著形。苟有形質，猶可即而求之。凡人之質量，中和最貴矣。中和之質，必平淡無味；故能... Continue reading book >>

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