文子   By: Unknown

"文子" is a fascinating glimpse into the world of ancient Chinese philosophy and political thought. The author's insights on governance and leadership are thought-provoking and still relevant in today's world. The text is a bit dense and requires a certain level of focus to fully grasp the concepts presented. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Chinese thought and its impact on contemporary society.

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老子曰：「有物混成，先天地生，惟象無形，窈窈冥冥，寂寥淡漠， 不聞其聲，吾強為之名，字之曰道。」夫道者，高不可極，深不可 測，苞裹天地，稟受無形，原流泏泏，沖而不盈，濁以靜之徐清， 施之無窮，無所朝夕，表之不盈一握，約而能張，幽而能明，柔而 能剛，含陰吐陽，而章三光；山以之高，淵以之深，獸以之走，鳥 以之飛，麟以之遊，鳳以之翔，星曆以之行；以亡取存，以卑取尊， 以退取先。古者三皇，得道之統，立於中央，神與化遊，ä»... Continue reading book >>