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“Therefore if we realize that our nature and destiny are what they should be, we will have no anxiety and will be at ease with ourselves in the face of life or death, prominence or obscurity, or an infinite amount of changes and variations, and will be in accord with principle.”

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Guo Xiang
Guo Xiang

Guo Xiang, also known as Zi Xuan, was a renowned philosopher during the Eastern Jin Dynasty. Born in 252 and died in 312, he was one of the representative figures of the Taoist school. Guo Xiang's philosophical thoughts were based on the 'Zhuangzi', advocating for harmony with nature and the unity of the individual and the universe. His work, 'Commentary on Zhuangzi', has had a profound influence on later generations. more

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