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“Do not let the artificial obliterate the natural; do not let will obliterate destiny; do not let virtue be sacrificed to fame.”

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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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