The fundamental concept of the (ancient) Chinese philology had its focus on "nature's way" (Dao). Ancient Chinese philosophers were already contemplating on the way of the cosmos and concluded that the way of the cosmos was the "source" of the universe. Isn't that amazing?! To them, the idea that some almighty divine figure created the world was out of question. Lol
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A man ahead of his time.

This is also a good retort to the usual "Thoughts and prayers" bullshit that we get after each mass shooting or natural disaster......

This hits it. I'm gonna put it on my FB page.

The thing that gets me is, there is a difference among people that preach because they actually believe what they're preaching, and then there are those that actually know what they preach is myth, that it is evil, damning to those looking for answers. And usually its those that have studied religions, that best know the damages they do.

Sounds legit to me, let him apply to become a member of Agnostic.com lol

Sounds like he is saying that fate, life, and the world around us helps those who help themselves.

Xun Zi was a realist.

He nailed it.