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“The knowledge makes possible mastery over fate, because fate can be shaped if its laws are known. The reason why we can oppose fate is that reality is always conditioned, and these conditions of time and space limit and determine it. The spirit, however, is not bound by these determinants and can bring them about as its own purposes require.”

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Book:The I Ching or Book of Changes
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The I Ching or Book of Changes

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Richard Wilhelm
Richard Wilhelm

Richard Wilhelm, born on May 10, 1873 in Germany, was a renowned sinologist and translator. He lived in China for many years, dedicated to introducing Chinese classical culture to the Western world. Wilhelm was proficient in Chinese and various classical Chinese texts, translating important works such as the I Ching, making significant contributions to the cultural exchange between China and the West. more

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