that it is not when he is working in the office but when he is lying idly on the sand that his soul utters, “Life is beautiful - Lin Yutang

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that it is not when he is working in the office but when he is lying idly on the sand that his soul utters, “Life is beautiful

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About Lin Yutang

Lin Yutang (Traditional Chinese: 林語堂; Simplified Chinese: 林语堂; pinyin: Lín Yǔtáng) (10 October 1895 – 26 March 1976) was a Chinese writer and translator.

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Alternative Names: Lîm Gí-tông
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The purpose of a short story is ... that the reader shall come away with the satisfactory feeling that a particular insight into human character has been gained, or that his (or her) knowledge of life has been deepened, or that pity, love or sympathy for a human being is awakened.

It is against the will of God to eat delicate food hastily, to pass gorgeous views hurriedly, to express deep sentiments superficially, to pass a beautiful day steeped in food and drinks, and to enjoy your wealth steeped in luxuries.

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Hope is like a road in the country; there was never a road, but when many people walk on it, the road comes into existence.

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