Statements (59)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:translator gptkb:Chinese_literature |
| gptkbp:alma_mater |
gptkb:National_Central_University
gptkb:Harvard_University |
| gptkbp:associated_acts |
Literary criticism
Cultural criticism Translation of Chinese classics |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:The_National_Cultural_Award_of_Taiwan
gptkb:The_Order_of_Brilliant_Star |
| gptkbp:birth_date |
October 10, 1895
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| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:Lin_Yutang_III
gptkb:Lin_Yutang_IV gptkb:Lin_Yutang_Jr. |
| gptkbp:contribution |
Advocated for cultural exchange
Popularized Chinese literature Promoted Chinese philosophy |
| gptkbp:death_date |
March 26, 1976
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| gptkbp:famous_quote |
“ Life is a journey, not a destination.”
“ The best way to live is to live in the present.” “ The art of living is to know how to enjoy life.” “ To be able to laugh at oneself is to be able to enjoy life.” “ A good book is a good friend.” |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Lin Yutang
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| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Chinese_literature
Western thought Western understanding of Chinese culture Modern Chinese writers |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Buddhism
gptkb:Confucianism Western philosophy |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:Buddhism
gptkb:Confucianism Western philosophy |
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
gptkb:Humanism
Western literature Chinese culture |
| gptkbp:known_for |
Philosophical writings
Literary contributions Cultural bridge between East and West Philosophical essays Literary translations |
| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:French
gptkb:German Chinese English |
| gptkbp:nationality |
Chinese
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| gptkbp:notable_works |
My Country and My People
The Importance of Living The Wisdom of China and the East |
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:Inventor
gptkb:Linguistics gptkb:Writer |
| gptkbp:place_of_birth |
Wuhan, Hubei, China
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| gptkbp:place_of_death |
gptkb:Taipei,_Taiwan
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| gptkbp:spouse |
Mabel Lin
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| gptkbp:website |
linyutang.com
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Xiamen,_China
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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