Li Zhu

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

    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.

  • Why Forced Goodness Can Wreck Your Life

    This commentary on Zhuangzi ‑ Pianmu critiques forced performative morality. Using metaphors like duck‑crane legs and lost‑sheep parable, it warns against sacrificing one’s true nature for external social or moral standards.

  • Han Feizi – Chapter 24.2

    This Han Feizi chapter illustrates human inherent limits via multiple ancient figures. It advises enlightened rulers to leverage favorable circumstances, uphold laws‑methods, and keep their emotions hidden to govern effectively.