Roots of Wisdom By Hong Zicheng Translated by Shohachi Nakamura & Rikuzan Ishikawa Published by Kodansha Ltd. Thank you for viewing. "Saikon" refers to a simple meal. Enduring adversity and living through the world. This book is a guide to life by Hong Zicheng of the Ming Dynasty in China, discussing how to live from various angles. The translators, both scholars, have completely reviewed the original text and rewritten it. Kodansha Academic Library. [Table of Contents] Foreword Explanatory Notes Roots of Wisdom, Part 1, Table of Contents Roots of Wisdom, Part 2, Table of Contents Preface to Roots of Wisdom Roots of Wisdom, Part 1 Roots of Wisdom, Part 2 Commentary by Shohachi Nakamura & Rikuzan Ishikawa First Sentence Introduction There are some creases on the cover and back cover, but there are no writings, underlining, stains, or dirt. The contents are in very good condition, but please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned about minor details. We would appreciate it if you could consider this as a used item.