Outstanding publication from the first teacher of Vietnamese businessmen

The book is a collection of ancient proverbs and sayings that Mr. Luong Van Can has painstakingly collected, researched, recorded and annotated in order to pass on ethical values, lifestyle and business philosophy to future generations.

Luong Van Can (1854 – 1927), alias On Nhu. He participated in the founding of Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc, devoting all his heart to the cause of reviving the people's knowledge and spirit, promoting the spirit of self-reliance to contribute to building the country. Coming from a scholarly background, he was not only a teacher but also a pioneering thinker, making important contributions to building the cultural and ideological foundation for the young generation during the period when the country faced great changes in the early years of the 20th century.

A century after its first printing, "Kim Co Cach Ngon" by On Nhu Luong Van Can still contains many values for future generations.

The valuable compilations during his lifetime by Luong Van Can include Commercial Proverbs , Ancient and Modern Proverbs, etc. His works focused on teaching the basic ideas of Confucianism and profound moral education, contributing to the preservation of the quintessence of classical learning, lessons on human morality and the way to get rich, useful for merchants and for the economic revival of the country at that time.

In Kim Co Cach Ngon , Luong Van Can has collected the teachings of the sages on upright personality, building a frugal lifestyle, encouraging lifelong learning, cultivating knowledge, personal virtues as well as professional ethics. Although the language Luong Van Can used in Kim Co Cach Ngon a hundred years ago is somewhat unfamiliar compared to modern writing style, the profound meaning of the proverbs still retains its value.

We can cite some of his famous sayings such as: “The value of honor is better than wearing a gold belt”, meaning: The value of honor is better than wearing a gold belt. Or “Establishing a name takes a lifetime, but losing it only takes a moment”, meaning: Building a name takes a lifetime, but losing it only takes a moment, success is difficult but failure is easy.

Exactly a century since its first publication in 1925, the golden words in Kim Co Cach Aphorisms still shine with their precious qualities, serving as a moral compass for future generations, especially in the context of modern society that is constantly changing and posing many challenges regarding life values.

QUYNH YEN

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/an-pham-dac-sac-tu-nguoi-thay-dau-tien-cua-gioi-doanh-nhan-viet-nam-post824254.html