The Importance of Living

A wry, witty antidote to the dizzying pace of the modern world. Lin Yutang's prescription is a classic Chinese philosophy of life: Revere inaction as much as action, invoke humour to maintain a healthy attitude, and never forget that there will always be plenty of fools around who are eager to be busy, to make themselves useful, and to exercise power while you bask in the simple joy of existence.