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Han Feizi – Chapter 20.24
Han Fei uses the elephant-bone analogy: the invisible Dao is known through its tangible effects, just as an elephant is imagined from its bones.
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Han Feizi – Chapter 20.23
Han Fei explains the Dao as the universal, formless law embracing all specific principles. It governs life, death, success and failure neutrally.
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Han Feizi – Chapter 20.22
Han Fei teaches that unchecked desire clouds judgment, breeds evil, and brings misfortune. Sages practice restraint; contentment avoids harm.
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Han Feizi – Chapter 20.21
Han Fei warns: rulers abandoning the Dao become tyrants. Oppression and endless war drain resources, forcing civilian horses into military service.
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Lao Wang
Mr. Wang (Senior Wang, Master Wang, or 老汪 ‘Lao Wang’ in Chinese) is one of the top video bloggers on Douyin and Bilibili(以古为镜老汪), who delves deeply into Chinese history. He is erudite and knowledgeable, possessing both the integrity of a scholar and a gentle heart. He is an elegant gentleman embodying compassion, benevolence, righteousness, kindness,…
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Jià Zhí Lián Chéng (价值连城)
Basic Information Chinese Idiom: 价值连城Pinyin: jià zhí lián chéngLiteral Meaning: Worth a cluster of connected cities, worth several cities.Figurative Meaning: Extremely precious and invaluable Cultural Background Derived from the tale of the He Shi Bi jade, a legendary ancient treasure. The idiom is used to praise rare treasures, precious artworks or invaluable talents. In…