Zhongwu Li's New Biography: The Overlooked Master

Author: Chen Yuan
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Publishing Date: 2006-07-01
Features: The eccentric and unrestrained have always existed since the Chu man Jieyu. Only during times of cultural transition, when norms and constraints are absent, do more such eccentric and unrestrained individuals emerge. Li Zongwu straddles this line between eccentricity and unrestraint—his eccentricity is not enough to challenge, and his unrestraint is not enough to hide—so he mocks the world and refrains from certain actions out of principle. —Preface by Xu Zongyuan
There is little difference between academia and the political world. Those who have already secured their positions in politics will maintain their status, even if latercomers possess greater knowledge and talent than figures like Zhang Taiyan. As an unknown and insignificant individual, how could I possibly compete with them? Even if I have made discoveries, who would pay attention?! —Li Zongwu
The words "thick and black" exist in everyone's heart, but it is inconvenient for everyone to write them down. After Li Sir exposes them, those who are "thick and black" may become even more unrestrained, and the victims of "thick and black" will undoubtedly increase. However, I will follow my own inclinations, regardless of the consequences. Li Sir has sharp insight and a wide range of knowledge. Psychology and Mechanics is truly a remarkable discovery, especially the first half, which is an argument that will endure for all eternity. —Wu Zhijie
The lifelong cold laughter of the "Thick and Black Master" is enough to make one shudder and feel uneasy, as if hearing the calls and laughter of an owl. Therefore, he is not just like a raven but is, in fact, an owl! —Zhang Mosheng
In three generations, there are sages; in the next three generations, sages become extinct—a strange phenomenon! But then, who among the modern new sages could be but Li Zongwu, the one who published the "Thick and Black Theory"? —Lin Yutang
The eccentric and unrestrained have always existed since the Chu man Jieyu. Only during times of cultural transition, when norms and constraints are absent, do more such eccentric and unrestrained individuals emerge. Li Zongwu straddles this line between eccentricity and unrestraint—his eccentricity is not enough to challenge, and his unrestraint is not enough to hide—so he mocks the world and refrains from certain actions out of principle. —Preface by Xu Zongyuan
There is little difference between academia and the political world. Those who have already secured their positions in politics will maintain their status, even if latercomers possess greater knowledge and talent than figures like Zhang Taiyan. As an unknown and insignificant individual, how could I possibly compete with them? Even if I have made discoveries, who would pay attention?! —Li Zongwu
The words "thick and black" exist in everyone's heart, but it is inconvenient for everyone to write them down. After Li Sir exposes them, those who are "thick and black" may become even more unrestrained, and the victims of "thick and black" will undoubtedly increase. However, I will follow my own inclinations, regardless of the consequences. Li Sir has sharp insight and a wide range of knowledge. Psychology and Mechanics is truly a remarkable discovery, especially the first half, which is an argument that will endure for all eternity. —Wu Zhijie
The lifelong cold laughter of the "Thick and Black Master" is enough to make one shudder and feel uneasy, as if hearing the calls and laughter of an owl. Therefore, he is not just like a raven but is, in fact, an owl! —Zhang Mosheng
In three generations, there are sages; in the next three generations, sages become extinct—a strange phenomenon! But then, who among the modern new sages could be but Li Zongwu, the one who published the "Thick and Black Theory"? —Lin Yutang