Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature
This commentary on Zhuangzi ‑ Rang Wang gathers fables stressing valuing innate life above kingship and wealth. It also notes textual tensions: some tales celebrate moral suicide, conflicting with its core cherish‑life theme.
Mencius said: “Trying to subdue others merely by displaying one’s own goodness has never truly won their submission. Only by using goodness to nurture and uplift others can one gain the willing allegiance of all under heaven. There has never been a ruler who became a true king without the heartfelt obedience of the…