“The Taste of Truth” is a collection of aphorisms by Chinese writers from different historical eras, translated by the well-known sinologist Vladimir Malyavin. For the modern reader, they may not be as familiar as the authors of classical texts such as Confucius or Laozi, but they make it possible to trace the development of philosophical thought and its influence on everyday life in the Celestial Empire. The wisdom contained in the sayings of ancient Chinese authors moves into the aesthetics of perception and heartfelt sincerity—while the creative play of the spirit leads to strategic planning and creation.