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“The inferior man attempts a hundred intrigues in order to save himself, but finishes only in creating a greater calamity from which he cannot run.”

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Wang Yangming
Wang Yangming

Wang Yangming, a renowned philosopher, military strategist, and educator during the Ming Dynasty, is hailed as the founder of the 'Yangming School of Thought'. Born on October 31, 1472, and died on January 9, 1529, Wang Yangming advocated for the unity of knowledge and action, emphasizing the integration of understanding and practice, which had a profound impact on later generations. more

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