★ This book interprets the globally influential Confucian classic "The Analects" in comic form, aligning with the international trend of "illustrated classics" to lower the reading threshold.
★ "The Analects" has been translated into more than 30 languages, with over 110 English translations. Reforms in Japan (e.g., the Meiji Restoration) and the education system in South Korea were inspired by it; the French "Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen" quotes its famous saying: "Do not impose on others what you yourself do not desire."
★ The comics were jointly created by multiple seasoned Chinese comic artists, with an art style comparable to internationally popular graphic novels, recreating the excitement and charm of historical stories!
★ This volume teaches courage through 19 historical stories, addressing global adolescent concerns (such as academic pressure, fear of challenges, and difficulty in decision-making), and fostering moral resilience and the foundations of leadership in young readers.

This series consists of 6 books:
"The Wisdom of Learning"
"The Wisdom of Courage"
"The Wisdom of Kindness"
"The Wisdom of Action"
"The Wisdom of Choice"
"The Wisdom of Virtue"

When feeling tired from studying and tempted to slack off, what should you do?
When facing responsibility and wanting to escape, what should you do?
This book transforms the wisdom of courage from the Chinese Confucian classic "The Analects" into 19 easy-to-understand historical stories, presented in comic form.

The storyline follows two young protagonists, Dahua and Xiaohua—who act as guides, leading readers to explore key events from ancient China to the Ming and Qing dynasties. Each chapter corresponds to a famous quote from "The Analects," explaining how "courage" combines with justice and wisdom. For example: In "Xian Gao Upholds Justice," learn "To see what is right and not to do it is want of courage," understanding the moral courage to stand up for what is right; in "Sima Qian Writes 'Records of the Grand Historian'," experience "Only when the year grows cold do we see that the pine and cypress are the last to fade," comprehending perseverance in adversity; in "Yu Qian Accepts a Critical Mission," practice "Seeing danger and being ready to sacrifice one's life," embracing the responsibility to act in crises. Through these stories, readers not only learn more about historical events but also learn to apply the principles of courage to solve real-life problems, such as coping with academic pressure, avoiding responsibility, or social anxiety.
The book is presented in full-color comics, with a style similar to international graphic novels, featuring concise language and vivid storytelling.

To see what is right and not to do it is want of courage (Xian Gao Upholds Justice) 002
The gentleman wishes to be slow in speech but prompt in action (Yang Xiu Tries to Be Clever) 010
How can Cheng be called firm, when he is full of desires? (Yang Zhen Refuses Gold with the 'Four Knows') 018
He sees his errors and inwardly accuses himself (The General and the Minister Make Peace) 026
Others could not have endured the hardship, but Hui did not allow his joy to be affected (Yan Hui Finds Joy Amidst Poverty) 034
When facing a task, be apprehensive of failure; plan well to achieve success (Hai Rui Sets Fire to Retrieve the Seal) 042
The gentleman is calm and at ease; the petty man is anxious and full of distress (The Story of Emperor Taizong of Tang and Wei Zheng) 050
One who cannot be deprived of his principles in the face of great crises is a true gentleman (The Meeting at Mianchi) 058
To be fond of courage while detesting poverty leads to disorder (Chen Sheng's Rise and Fall) 066
An intellectual must be resolute and steadfast, for his burden is heavy and his road is long (Tao Kan Moves Bricks) 074
The commander of a large army may be captured, but the will of a common man cannot be taken from him (Gou Jian Tastes Gall) 082
Only when the year grows cold do we see that the pine and cypress are the last to fade (Sima Qian Writes 'Records of the Grand Historian') 090
The gentleman is free from worry and fear (Yao Chang Defeated by Fu Deng) 098
The benevolent are inevitably courageous; the courageous are not necessarily benevolent (Su Shi Saves the People with a Prescription) 106
One who sees danger and is ready to sacrifice his life may be considered a complete person (Yu Qian Accepts a Critical Mission) 114
To be fond of courage while disliking learning leads to recklessness (Zilu Inquires About Learning) 122
Fierce in countenance but weak within, such a one may be compared to a petty man (Zhao Kuo's Armchair Strategy) 130
If a gentleman has courage but no sense of righteousness, he will create chaos (Dong Zhuo Throws the Court into Chaos) 138
I detest those who are courageous but lack propriety; I detest those who are resolute but narrow-minded (Zhou Chu Eliminates the Three Scourges) 146