Marblehead Posted April 22, 2018 The author continues with his espousal of pureness and placidity as the best means for restoring one's original nature. A person's primary purpose should be the preservation of self by keeping things joyfully plain. Do not, says the author, strive to accumulate knowledge and do not engage in philosophical arguments - which is precisely what most of the Warring States thinkers did. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites