anti-superstition

  • The Analects – Chapter 13.22

    The Master said, “People of the south have a saying: ‘A person without constancy cannot even become a shaman or physician.’ How excellent this saying is!”He then quoted the Book of Changes: “If one does not maintain his virtue consistently, he will surely bring shame upon himself.”The Master added, “Such a person need not…

  • The River God’s bride [Warring States]

    After conquering the distant state of Zhongshan, Marquis Wen of Wei knew he needed a trusted man to govern it – so he appointed his crown prince as Marquis of Zhongshan and recalled the capable general Ximen Bao. But rather than reward him with leisure, Marquis Wen sent Ximen Bao to another critical post:…