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“Genuine modesty sets one to creating order and inspires one to begin by disciplining one's own ego and one's immediate circle. Only through having the courage to marshal one's armies against oneself, will something forceful really be achieved.”

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Book:The I Ching or Book of Changes
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The I Ching or Book of Changes

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Richard Wilhelm
Richard Wilhelm

Richard Wilhelm, born on May 10, 1873 in Germany, was a renowned sinologist and translator. He lived in China for many years, dedicated to introducing Chinese classical culture to the Western world. Wilhelm was proficient in Chinese and various classical Chinese texts, translating important works such as the I Ching, making significant contributions to the cultural exchange between China and the West. more

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