As your ambassador can see for himself we possess all things. I set no value on objects strange or ingenious, and have no use for your country's manufactures.

Qianlong Emperor

Writing to George III after the first British trade mission had reached Beijing.

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Topic

China Xenophobia

Author

Qianlong Emperor

Medium

Letter

Genre

Historical literature

Language

Chinese

Time

1793 1790s 18th century

Occupation

National leader

From

China Asia

Authentication Score 2

Citation

Qianlong. Letter to George III. 1783.

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Soon shall thy arm, unconquere'd steam! afar
Drag the slow barge, or drive the rapid car;
Or on wide-waving wings expanded bear
The flying-chariot through the fields of air.

Erasmus Darwin

The Botanic Garden

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Topic
Technological progress

Author

Erasmus Darwin
Source
The Botanic Garden
Medium
Poem
Statement Type
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Language
English
Time
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Authentication Score 3
Citation

Darwin, Erasmus. The Botanic Garden. London: Joseph Johnson, 1791, pt. 1.

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When one is at ease with himself, one is near Tao.

Zhuang Zhou

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Topic
Inner peace Self-assurance

Author

Zhuang Zhou
Source
Zhuang Zhou
Genre
Philosophical literature
Language
Chinese
Time
221 BC 220s BC 3rd century BC
Authentication Score 3
Citation

Zhou, Zhuang. 莊子 [Zhuangzi]. c. 221 BC, ch. 2.