"The Big Book of Wisdom: What Is It? Why Do We Need It? And How to Get It?" by Larry Culliford
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Why "The Big Book of Wisdom" is a Must-Read
Comprehensive Exploration of Wisdom
Larry Culliford, a skilled physician and psychiatrist, delves into the concept of wisdom, examining its significance across various facets of life, including mental health, happiness, psychology, spirituality, politics, religion, education, health, and social care. He combines scientific findings with logical and intuitive reasoning to provide a holistic understanding of wisdom. cite turn0search1
Guidance for Personal Growth
The book serves as a guide on how to live a meaningful life, emphasizing growth through adversity towards maturity. Culliford encourages readers to make their contributions, little by little, to create a better, safer, cleaner, healthier, and happier world. cite turn0search5
Interdisciplinary Insights
By exploring topics such as capitalism, education, religion, politics, and health, Culliford addresses the imbalance between our aims and values. He also discusses the intersecting cosmic miracles of existence, life, consciousness, love, and unity, offering readers a broad perspective on the interconnectedness of various aspects of life. cite turn0search1
Memorable Quotes from "The Big Book of Wisdom"
"Wisdom is not a product of schooling but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it." Albert Einstein
Translation (Sinhala): "පඬිමෙන් නොව, එය ලබා ගැනීමට කරන ජීවිත කාලය පුරා උත්සාහයෙන් යුක්තව, ප්රඥාව වර්ධනය වේ."
Translation (Tamil): "பள்ளிப்படிப்பின் விளைவு அல்ல, அதை அடைய வாழ்நாள் முழுவதும் செய்யும் முயற்சியின் விளைவு தான் ஞானம்."
"The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing." Socrates
Translation (Sinhala): "ඔබ කිසිවක් නොදන්නා බව දැනීමම සත්ය ප්රඥාවයි."
Translation (Tamil): "நீங்கள் எதையும் அறியவில்லை என்பதை அறிதலே உண்மையான ஞானம்."
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About the Book
Title: The Big Book of Wisdom: What Is It? Why Do We Need It? And How to Get It?
Author: Larry Culliford
ISBN: 9781789551211
Publisher: Hero Press
Published Year: 2020
Number of Pages: 176
Binding: Paperback
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