Has China's wisdom shown itself, like when Kung Fu Tsu said, "The Art and the Artist are one and the same."?

Question

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PLANNED MEDIOCRITY

I appear to peer into the darkness,

in reality, I am looking near there,

at a preselected point just to the left.

I do this because I want to demonstrate astute powers

without the burning desires

that come with discovery.

You must understand this,

knowing the truth is not critical to creativity.

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Answer 1

...heck of a time to tell us...

Answer 2

Confused us say....It is not how right you are; it is how you are.....write

Answer 3

Sometimes it's preferable to look with eyes squinted.  I like your last line.  

Answer 4

I am getting a sense of one - who outwardly performs and looks intent on achieving  a stated goal - is in fact - a sham. Appearances deceive. True knowledge is not attained ♥

Answer 5

And the meaning of life remains a mystery...

Oh well, it's a fun ride!

Answer 6

Confucious deep this worded gem!  So, you did not like the enhanced pryoworks on opening night either?  The bending of truth a little for the betterment of the people?

Answer 7

Nothing is as it seems. actors come in all shapes and forms.