Project Gutenberg 2007-12-21 Public domain in the USA. 184 Huangfu, Mi 215 282 皇甫謐 高士傳 Gao Shi Zhuan Produced by Yow Rong Chen "高士傳" by Mi Huangfu is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the lives and philosophies of various ancient Chinese sages and reclusive figures, emphasizing their integrity, wisdom, and choices to withdraw from worldly affairs. The text presents a rich tapestry of characters, showcasing their moral stances against corruption and materialism. The opening of "高士傳" introduces several sage figures from ancient China, such as 汪倪, 許由, and 老子, who embody the philosophies of Confucianism and Daoism. It begins with a preface conveying the criticism of those who pursue honor and wealth at the expense of virtue. Each character reflects a distinction between societal obligations and personal integrity, often opting for solitude or simple living over participation in government and its enticements. Through encounters and dialogues, the text reveals their thoughts on governance and morality, framing their life choices as noble and worthwhile, thereby encouraging readers to reflect on the value of true wisdom versus societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) zh National characteristics, Chinese China -- Biography DS Text Browsing: Biographies Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - General Category: History - Other Category: Philosophy & Ethics 85263 2025-06-10T05:41:07.402505 text/html 85084 2025-01-10T05:42:17.501967 text/html 88921 2025-06-10T05:41:11.164451 application/epub+zip 87841 2025-06-10T05:41:09.037469 application/epub+zip 87843 2025-06-10T05:41:07.971459 application/epub+zip 161358 2025-06-10T05:41:12.695465 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 155971 2025-06-10T05:41:10.548475 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 133512 2022-09-11T07:45:53.609952 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 76272 2025-06-10T05:41:07.185493 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 76204 2007-12-21T07:25:02 text/plain; charset=utf-8 34780 2007-12-21T07:25:06 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 17467 2025-06-10T05:41:12.827448 application/rdf+xml 8413 2025-06-10T05:41:08.492480 image/jpeg 2389 2025-06-10T05:41:08.229463 image/jpeg 86028 2025-06-10T05:41:07.411464 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia