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Enigma of China

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Qiu Xiaolong
Qiu Xiaolong

Qiu Xiaolong is a celebrated Chinese poet, born in 1953. His poetry is noted for its emotional intensity and profound reflections on Chinese society and culture. Qiu's works often delve into themes of love, nature, and the human experience, merging traditional Chinese poetic forms with contemporary sensibilities. more

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“the believer claims to know, not just that God exists, but that his most detailed wishes are not merely knowable but actually known. Since religion drew its first breath when the species lived in utter ignorance and considerable fear, I hope I may be forgiven for declining to believe that another human being can tell me what to do, in the most intimate details of my life and mind, and to further dictate these terms as if acting as proxy for a supernatural entity.”