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Within his own recollection the propagation of Confucian ethics had received a powerful impetus from Mencius, the second of China's orthodox sages. Now Chuang Tzu was imbued to the core with the principles of pure Taoism, as handed down by Lao Tzu. He might more fitly be dubbed "the Tao-saturated man" than Spinoza "the God-intoxicated." Tao in its various phases pervaded his inmost being and was reflected in all his thought. 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With chagrin he saw that Lao Tzu's teaching had never obtained any firm hold on the masses, still less on the rulers of China, whereas the star of Confucius was unmistakably in the ascendant. Within his own recollection the propagation of Confucian ethics had received a powerful impetus from Mencius, the second of China's orthodox sages. Now Chuang Tzu was imbued to the core with the principles of pure Taoism, as handed down by Lao Tzu. He might more fitly be dubbed "the Tao-saturated man" than Spinoza "the God-intoxicated." Tao in its various phases pervaded his inmost being and was reflected in all his thought. 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As contemporary society grapples with questions of ethics and purpose, the themes of resilience, conviction, and the quest for meaning presented in this volume remain strikingly relevant. 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The emotional depth and artistic brilliance of Millay's sonnets ensure that they remain a cherished part of the literary canon, worthy of exploration and appreciation today.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73739277</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:02:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73739277/sonnets_edna_st_vincent_millay.mp3" length="26619271" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Lionel Giles, Zhuangzi</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Sonnets" by Edna St. Vincent Millay is a captivating collection that showcases the poet's mastery of the sonnet form, where she explores themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human emotion. 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Bert's insights into the art of hawking not only celebrate a historical pastime but also inspire contemporary listeners to reflect on their own passions and pursuits.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73715918</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:02:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73715918/bert_s_treatise_of_hawkes_and_hawking_edmund_bert.mp3" length="87370438" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Lionel Giles, Zhuangzi</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Bert's Treatise of Hawkes and Hawking by Edmund Bert delves into the intricate world of falconry, exploring the relationship between humans and hawks through a lens of tradition and skill. 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