O you who have great ambitions, why do you remain in that place?
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Book Introduction
Dasan Jeong Yak-yong was exiled at the age of forty for religious and political reasons without any major fault.
Because he had lived more faithfully than anyone else, he may have felt that heaven was blocking his way.
So he had to live in exile in Gangjin for a full 18 years, and was only able to return to the world when he was 57 years old.
However, instead of lamenting his fate during that long period of time, Jeong Yak-yong wrote numerous Silhak books, including “Mokminsimseo” and “Gyeongse Yubyo.”
He wrote over 2,400 volumes of documents using only brush, ink, and Korean paper.
Looking at him like that, I think that the reason we can't achieve our dreams today is not because we lack ability, but perhaps because we lack the will and perseverance to achieve them.
Reading his writings, it's hard to believe he was written 200 years ago. He asks questions that are essential to our lives today and offers poignant advice.
“Treat the people as heaven.”
“Learning is of no use unless it is put to practical use.”
“It is right to do everything yourself, and if you rely on others, things will go awry.”
At first glance, it might sound like nagging.
But if we pay just a little attention, we will see that his words contain the fundamentals we need to live our lives.
From his attitude of putting people first, his attitude of prioritizing actions over words, to his profound insight into how we should approach life, Dasan's words go beyond mere advice from the past; they contain a philosophy essential for living today.
This book begins with Jeong Yak-yong's words and is filled with writings that unravel our current concerns and thoughts.
Reading a book won't change your life overnight, but it can at least change the way you look at life.
And I believe that change will definitely lead you to become a better person.
Because he had lived more faithfully than anyone else, he may have felt that heaven was blocking his way.
So he had to live in exile in Gangjin for a full 18 years, and was only able to return to the world when he was 57 years old.
However, instead of lamenting his fate during that long period of time, Jeong Yak-yong wrote numerous Silhak books, including “Mokminsimseo” and “Gyeongse Yubyo.”
He wrote over 2,400 volumes of documents using only brush, ink, and Korean paper.
Looking at him like that, I think that the reason we can't achieve our dreams today is not because we lack ability, but perhaps because we lack the will and perseverance to achieve them.
Reading his writings, it's hard to believe he was written 200 years ago. He asks questions that are essential to our lives today and offers poignant advice.
“Treat the people as heaven.”
“Learning is of no use unless it is put to practical use.”
“It is right to do everything yourself, and if you rely on others, things will go awry.”
At first glance, it might sound like nagging.
But if we pay just a little attention, we will see that his words contain the fundamentals we need to live our lives.
From his attitude of putting people first, his attitude of prioritizing actions over words, to his profound insight into how we should approach life, Dasan's words go beyond mere advice from the past; they contain a philosophy essential for living today.
This book begins with Jeong Yak-yong's words and is filled with writings that unravel our current concerns and thoughts.
Reading a book won't change your life overnight, but it can at least change the way you look at life.
And I believe that change will definitely lead you to become a better person.
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index
Chapter.
01
Why is it that you set me straight?
Should it come first?
01.
If you want to live like a human being
02.
Live a life that is real
03.
Wear clothes that fit you.
04.
Stop blaming and you'll grow in a scary way.
05.
Do what your heart tells you to do.
06.
If you like something deeply, you won't put it off.
07.
Don't accept it as fate
08.
Don't distinguish between days
09.
Don't be shaken by temptation
Chapter.
02
I met someone
How to treat people
01.
Who should I keep as a friend?
02.
Pick up people carefully
03.
Stay away from people who only say nice things.
04.
Don't treat people with high or low regard.
05.
Keep away from small people
06.
Become someone who knows how to grow together
07.
Don't go around saying you're being treated unfairly.
08.
Don't take people's hearts lightly.
Chapter.
03 How should we speak and behave?
01.
Words are the mirror of the heart, so speak kindly.
02.
Know when to speak and when to be silent
03.
Be a person without any flaws
04.
Don't gossip carelessly
05.
Attitude when talking
06.
Things to keep in mind even if no one is watching
07.
Don't worry about people gossiping about me.
08.
If you want to be a respected person
Chapter.
04 If you have great ambitions, remember
01.
Why You Can't Grow
02.
Don't settle for reality
03.
If you want to disappear to a place where no one knows
04.
The Secret of People Who Are Not Hated
05.
If you're not flexible, you'll eventually get stuck.
06.
Learn to be moderate
07.
If you don't want to be shaken, first calm your mind.
08.
There is no cure for mental illness.
09.
Don't give in to the atmosphere
10.
The bigger your goal, the more likely you are to be alone.
11.
Treat your secrets like your life
Chapter.
05 Life is a little different
01.
Behave well on a daily basis
02.
Those who have not tasted it will never know its taste.
03.
When you get stuck, change direction and try again.
04.
Broaden your horizons
05.
Give big things, save small things
06.
What helps us overcome poverty
07.
Don't be complacent just because you're a little good at it
09.
Live without strength
Dasan Jeong Yak-yong's famous quotes about life
Why We Need to Rethink Life
01
Why is it that you set me straight?
Should it come first?
01.
If you want to live like a human being
02.
Live a life that is real
03.
Wear clothes that fit you.
04.
Stop blaming and you'll grow in a scary way.
05.
Do what your heart tells you to do.
06.
If you like something deeply, you won't put it off.
07.
Don't accept it as fate
08.
Don't distinguish between days
09.
Don't be shaken by temptation
Chapter.
02
I met someone
How to treat people
01.
Who should I keep as a friend?
02.
Pick up people carefully
03.
Stay away from people who only say nice things.
04.
Don't treat people with high or low regard.
05.
Keep away from small people
06.
Become someone who knows how to grow together
07.
Don't go around saying you're being treated unfairly.
08.
Don't take people's hearts lightly.
Chapter.
03 How should we speak and behave?
01.
Words are the mirror of the heart, so speak kindly.
02.
Know when to speak and when to be silent
03.
Be a person without any flaws
04.
Don't gossip carelessly
05.
Attitude when talking
06.
Things to keep in mind even if no one is watching
07.
Don't worry about people gossiping about me.
08.
If you want to be a respected person
Chapter.
04 If you have great ambitions, remember
01.
Why You Can't Grow
02.
Don't settle for reality
03.
If you want to disappear to a place where no one knows
04.
The Secret of People Who Are Not Hated
05.
If you're not flexible, you'll eventually get stuck.
06.
Learn to be moderate
07.
If you don't want to be shaken, first calm your mind.
08.
There is no cure for mental illness.
09.
Don't give in to the atmosphere
10.
The bigger your goal, the more likely you are to be alone.
11.
Treat your secrets like your life
Chapter.
05 Life is a little different
01.
Behave well on a daily basis
02.
Those who have not tasted it will never know its taste.
03.
When you get stuck, change direction and try again.
04.
Broaden your horizons
05.
Give big things, save small things
06.
What helps us overcome poverty
07.
Don't be complacent just because you're a little good at it
09.
Live without strength
Dasan Jeong Yak-yong's famous quotes about life
Why We Need to Rethink Life
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GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: June 27, 2025
- Page count, weight, size: 228 pages | 128*188*20mm
- ISBN13: 9791194600435
- ISBN10: 1194600433
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