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“The Sage embraces similarity of understanding and pays no regard to similarity of form. The world in general is attracted by similarity of form, but remains indifferent to similarity of understanding.”

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Lie Yukou

Lie Yukou, born in 451 BC and died in 376 BC, was a prominent thinker and one of the representatives of the Legalist school during the Warring States period. He advocated for the rule of law, emphasizing the universal applicability and strict enforcement of laws, which had a profound impact on the development of legal systems in later generations. more

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