A compilation of various stories, anecdotes and sayings over many years. A man who goes home to enjoy all his old favorite foods, and thereby escapes the dynasty's downfall -- but his motive really was what he said it was; various friendships, such as a man so heartbroken by his friend's death that when he discovers his zither is out of tune, he can't complete the formalities of the visit; a man who wouldn't sell a problem horse because that would just make it someone else's problem; and many more.
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The New Dao: Mystery and Pure Conversation
A compilation of various stories, anecdotes and sayings over many years. A man who goes home to enjoy all his old favorite foods, and thereby escapes the dynasty's downfall -- but his motive really was what he said it was; various friendships, such as a man so heartbroken by his friend's death that when he discovers his zither is out of tune, he can't complete the formalities of the visit; a man who wouldn't sell a problem horse because that would just make it someone else's problem; and many more.
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