The Wisdom Master of the Chinese People (Comic Version): Laozi

Author: Lin Cunguang
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: The Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods over two thousand years ago were an era of great transformation. At that time, feudal lords vied for power, the land was engulfed in turmoil and bloodshed, and the entire Chinese continent was in chaos. On the surface, all evil seemed to flourish, social morality declined, and those who sought self-preservation withdrew to the mountains, while those who pursued fame and profit dominated the world. Subjects killed their rulers, sons killed their fathers—such cases were common. In short, that era was one of constant danger, where one could not even guarantee their safety from one day to the next, and the Chinese civilization established since the Yellow Emperor seemed on the verge of collapse. Yet, there was a group of people who cared about the fate of humanity and the future of society, standing at the forefront of the times and saying "no" to the chaotic social order. What kind of ideal society should they build? What kind of perfect person should they be? How could an individual stand on their own in the world and achieve success? They pondered deeply and proposed their own theories to rescue society and help people. This was a group of individuals with independent thinking and independent personalities, who devoted themselves to putting their ideals into practice, even at the cost of exposing the ugliness of society and human nature. However, the ancient sages like Confucius, Laozi, Mozi, and Mencius lived over two thousand years ago. Their thoughts and ideas were colored by personal perspectives and were limited by the times. We must draw wisdom from our ancestors, inherit and promote the essence of our national culture, and ensure that Chinese civilization continues to thrive through innovation and spreads to the world. Our publishing house has engaged top scholars and experts in China to write this series of comic books titled "Great Masters of Chinese Wisdom," in an accessible and engaging manner for children. We believe that young readers will come to understand and admire these remarkable Chinese "sages" through reading and gain inspiration for their lives and thoughts. Read the classics and become a person with cultural roots.