慎子   By: Dao Shen (ca. 350 BC - ca. 275 BC)

慎子 by Dao Shen is an engaging and thought-provoking read that delves into the complexities of human relationships and the pursuit of personal growth. The author's writing style is elegant and lyrical, drawing the reader in with vivid descriptions and profound philosophical insights. The characters are well-developed and the storyline is compelling, keeping readers hooked from beginning to end. Overall, 慎子 is a captivating novel that challenges readers to reflect on their own beliefs and values, making it a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the deeper questions of life and morality.

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　　天有明，不憂人之暗也；地有財，不憂人之貧也；聖人有德，不憂人之危也。天雖 不憂人之暗，闢戶牖必取已（己）明焉，則天無事也；地雖不憂人之貧，伐木刈草必取 已（己）富焉，則地無事也；聖人雖不憂人之危，百姓準上而比於下，其必取已（己） 安焉，則聖人無事也。故聖人處上，能無害人，不能使人無已（己）害也，則百姓除其 害矣。聖人之有天下也，受之也，非取之也。百姓之於聖人也，養之也，非使聖人養已 （己）也，則聖人無事矣。毛嬙、西施，天下之至姣也，衣之以皮倛，則見者皆走；易 之以元緆，則行者皆止。由是觀之，則元緆，色之助也；姣者辭之，則色厭矣。走背跋 [鑰 金＠足>]，窮谷野，走十里，藥也；走背辭藥，則足廢。故騰蛇遊霧，飛龍乘雲， 雲罷霧霽，與蚯蚓同，則失其所乘也。故賢而屈於不肖者，權輕也；不肖而服於賢者， 位尊也。堯為匹夫，不能�... Continue reading book >>