Rara Posted May 31 Ok, I read through most of page ond and realiased that there are another 7! My main question isn't about ones, twos and threes. Just... Are "dukes and emperors" enligytened sages in this context? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dawei Posted May 31 3 hours ago, Rara said: Ok, I read through most of page ond and realiased that there are another 7! My main question isn't about ones, twos and threes. Just... Are "dukes and emperors" enligytened sages in this context? I think the idea is that they are modelling humility and as such, the maxim shared in the next line explains the result: that one gains by losing. It seems to put high esteem on the dukes and emperors. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
