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  • The More You Control, the More Chaos You Create

    September 16, 2026

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    Rob

    This commentary on Zhuangzi ‑ Zaiyou interprets its wu‑wei philosophy. Through fables of Guang Chengzi and Hong Meng, it argues forced control breeds chaos; true order comes from letting all things transform naturally.

  • Chapter 11. Letting Be and Letting Go (Zai You)

    September 16, 2026

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    Ana

    This Zhuangzi ‑ Zaiyou excerpt advocates wu‑wei: let beings abide by their innate nature instead of meddling. Via tales of Guang Chengzi and Hong Meng, it warns against disturbing human hearts with man‑made moral systems.

  • 窃钩者诛,窃国者侯(Qiè gōu zhě zhū, qiè guó zhě hóu)

    September 15, 2026

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    Ana

    This entry explains idiom “Qie gou zhe zhu, qie guo zhe hou” from Zhuangzi ‑ Quqie. It bitterly satirizes legal‑moral hypocrisy: petty thieves get executed, while powerful usurpers gain noble titles.

  • Why Your Best Security System Might Be Working for the Thief

    September 15, 2026

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    Rob

    This commentary on Zhuangzi ‑ Quqie explains its radical critique: safeguards and sage‑made moral systems get hijacked by powerful usurpers. It advocates returning to ancient plain‑simplicity instead of over‑reliance on man‑made institutions.

  • 鸡鸣狗盗 (jī míng gǒu dào)

    September 15, 2026

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    Ana

    This entry explains idiom “Ji ming gou dao”, originating from Lord Mengchang’s escape story. It refers to petty, humble tricks‑‑which may save lives in crises yet mostly carries negative connotation in modern usage.

  • 鸡犬相闻 (jī quǎn xiāng wén)

    September 15, 2026

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    Ana

    This entry explains idiom “Ji quan xiang wen” from Dao De Jing. It originally depicts contented small communities, yet its modern meaning describes physical proximity alongside social isolation and lack of interaction.

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