3.Lâm Ngữ Đường Lời Tác Giả
In the opening author note, the writer addresses the readers to discuss the fundamental nature of human character and the value of life in a complex, competitive modern society. The text observes that contemporary individuals often view the world through a superficial and one-sided lens, becoming swept up in mechanical routines while losing touch with their true selves. This modern existence is described as tragic and comic alike, characterized by a loss of pure artistic living where truth, goodness, and beauty are forgotten in favor of immediate present circumstances without regard for the past or future.
To counter this superficiality, the author aims to record valuable lessons in the art of human conduct and interpersonal relationships, drawing from both ancient and contemporary wisdom. The work titled Tinh Hoa Xử Thế is presented not as a grand academic treatise, but as a collection of observations and practical experiences regarding how people interact with one another. The author seeks to share personal insights and precious rules of behavior established by predecessors, which serve to build firm foundations for social communication and individual conduct within society.
The book is structured into four main parts to guide the reader thoroughly. The first part outlines the fundamental rules of human character using short poetic verses to express general spiritual viewpoints. The second and main part details essential guidelines and guiding principles for interpersonal communication and behavioral arts. The third part offers complementary life arts to help create an ideal and capable future, while the final part provides historical examples and evidence from ancient and modern literature to orient the reader through past behavioral wisdom.