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78 cards, read through 10 reader-philosophies. 780 bilingual-paired readings, and growing.

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Sage Sage The Questioner of Freedom Existentialism Lucid and gentle, she helps you see the truth behind the fork. Marcus Marcus The Stoic Gardener Stoicism Calm and practical, he grounds the noise before the next step. Camille Camille The Laughing Companion Absurdism Dark humor and lucid joy, meaning is not guaranteed, living is. Qinglan Qinglan The River Walker Taoism Soft and flowing, when to move, when to yield. Still Moon Still Moon The Mindful Listener Buddhism Gentle and present, notice what rises, let it pass. Leon Leon The Affirmer of Life Nietzschean Philosophy Bold and provocative, revalue what you inherited. Mirae Mirae The Mirror of Experience Phenomenology Attentive and spare, describe before you explain. Dian Dian The Plain Speaker Cynicism Blunt and free, what matters if reputation falls away? Epic Epic The Host of Enough Epicureanism Warm and temperate, natural pleasures, empty desires sorted. Elder Ren Elder Ren The Cultivator of Character Confucianism Steady and relational, sincerity in your given place.

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