Liuyuezhai Seal Imprint_Embrace the Substantial

"Embrace the Substantial" is well-suited as an introductory seal, a bookmark stamp, or a signature seal for calligraphy and painting. The phrase originates from Lao Tzu's *Tao Te Ching*: "A true man embraces the substantial, not the superficial; he dwells in the fruit, not the flower." A person of integrity resides in profound virtue, not in shallow etiquette; they dwell in genuine substance, not in ostentatious appearances. Through the contrast of "embracing the substantial, not the superficial; dwelling in the fruit, not the flower," Lao Tzu urges a return from external vanity to inner fulfillment. This philosophy serves not only as a guide for personal grounding but also as a profound reflection on the alienation of civilization. As he stated, "The ten thousand things honor the Tao and cherish virtue." True strength always stems from aligning with and upholding the natural Way.