William Shakespeare

How many chinese philosophers?

How many Chinese philosophers doth exist in this realm of mortal coil, where the ceaseless tides of time doth ebb and flow? Do they number as the stars in the sky, or do they dwell in solitude like the hermit in the mountains, pondering the mysteries of the universe in quiet contemplation? Methinks the answer lies not in the counting of men, but in the quality of their wisdom and the depth of their insight. For what is a philosopher but a seeker of truth, a quester after knowledge, a seeker of the eternal verities that lie beyond the veil of illusion? Whether they be many or few matters not, for their influence on the minds and hearts of men is immeasurable. Let us then honor these sage sages of the East, whose thoughts have shaped the course of history and guided the footsteps of generations yet unborn.