Li Zongwu Xintuan / The Overlooked Master

Author: Chen Yuan
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: The eccentric and unrestrained have always existed since the time of Chuangrang. In times of cultural transition, when norms and constraints are absent from the world, there are even more of them. Li Zongwu straddles the line between eccentricity and restraint—too eccentric to challenge, too restrained to withdraw—so he mocks the world and avoids certain actions with a clean conscience.—Preface by Xu Zhuoyun
There is little difference between academia and the political world. Those who have already secured their positions in politics will dominate, even if latercomers possess greater knowledge and talent than figures like Zhang Taiyan. As an insignificant nobody, how could I possibly contend with them? Even if I have made discoveries, who would pay attention?—Li Zongwu
The words "thick and black" are in everyone's heart, but few dare to write them down. After Mr. Li exposes them, those who are "thick and black" may become even more unscrupulous, and the victims of their actions will only increase. However, I will do as I please, regardless of the consequences. Mr. Li has a sharp eye and a vast knowledge. Psychology and Mechanics is truly a remarkable discovery, especially the first half, which is a timeless argument.—Wu Zhifan
The lifelong sneers of the "Thick and Black Master" of the Thick and Black Cult fill one with dread and unease, as if hearing the cries and laughter of an owl. Thus, he is not just like a crow but more like an owl!—Zhang Mosheng
In three generations, there were sages, but in the next three generations, sages became extinct—what a strange phenomenon! But then, is the new sage of modern times not Li Zongwu, the one who published the Thick and Black Cult?—Lin Yutang