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THE object of this book is an attempt to interpret the spirit and show the value of the Chinese civilisation. Now in order to estimate the value of a civilisation, it seems to me, the question we must finally ask is not what great cities, what magnificent houses, what fine roads it has built and is able to build; what beautiful and comfortable furniture, what clever and useful implements, tools and instruments it has made and is able to make; no, not even what institutions, what arts and sciences it has invented: the question we must ask, in order to estimate the value of a civilisation,—is, what type of humanity, what kind of men and women it has been able to produce. In fact, the man and woman,—the type of human beings—which a civilisation produces, it is this which shows the essence, the personality, so to speak, the soul of that civilisation. Now if the men and women of a civilisation show the essence, the personality and soul of that civilisation, the language which a man and woman speak, shows the essence, the personality, the soul of the man and woman 去书内
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    Overall, The Spirit of the Chinese People is not only a profound work that reveals the spiritual life of the Chinese people but also a masterpiece that showcases the value of Chinese traditional culture. For readers interested in Chinese culture, this book offers a unique perspective, helping to understand the deep structure and value of Chinese culture. At the same time, due to Gu Hongming's special background and era, some views in the book may have limitations, so readers should maintain a critical mindset and combine modern perspectives for understanding and analysis.

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