Zhuangzi: From the Three Dynasties down to the present day it has been like this. The good and honest people are ignored, while sp

From the Three Dynasties down to the present day it has been like this. The good — Zhuangzi

From the Three Dynasties down to the present day it has been like this. The good and honest people are ignored, while spineless flatterers are advanced.

Zhuangzi

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