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Quote by Zhuangzi

“Great wisdom is generous; petty wisdom is contentious. Great speech is impassioned, small speech cantankerous.”

Quote by Zhuangzi

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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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