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Wisdom from Chinese Sages, Icons & Poets.
Confucius Quotes (孔子)
Chinese Proverbs (中国谚语)
Wisdom from Chinese Sages, Icons & Poets.
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The Substance Over Form: “Though It’s Said He Did Not Coerce His Lord, I Do Not Believe It”
The Unity of Form and Substance: “Ornament is as Substance; Substance is as Ornament”
The Ultimate Deception: When Empty Form Pretends to Be True Substance
The Cup Without Corners: Confucius’s Lament for a World Where Names Lose Their Meaning
The Golden Mean of Character: When Substance and Refinement Are in Perfect Balance
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