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“The breathing of the wise person comes from their heels, while most people breathe only from their throats.”

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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