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“To go outside what your charge was, and to try to solve everything yourself, is dangerous.”

Quote by Zhuangzi

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Zhuangzi
Zhuangzi

Zhuangzi, also known as Zhou, was a renowned philosopher during the Warring States period in China. As an important representative of the Taoist school, his philosophy emphasized the harmony with nature and the principle of 'wu wei' (non-action), which had a profound impact on later philosophy and culture. more

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