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1. Tao Yuanming was a poet, writer and politician in the Eastern Jin Dynasty. He was of noble origin, but he was a noble man and disdained power. He lived in seclusion in the countryside many times. His pastoral poems are famous for their nature and profound thoughts, and have a profound influence on later generations of literature.
2. Wang Xizhi was a calligrapher in the Eastern Jin and Southern Dynasties. His calligraphy was exquisite and highly praised by later generations. He also had the experience of living in seclusion. He once built a hut next to the family cemetery and devoted himself to the study of calligraphy and painting.
3. Both Tao Yuanming and Wang Xizhi are known as famous cultural celebrities in Chinese history. Both of them have hermitage experience and literary achievements, so they are often called "true hermits". Since both of them had outstanding talents and experiences of self-cultivation, it is difficult to determine which one is the "true hermit". Both of them have made indelible contributions in their fields and provided important cultural heritage. As future generations, we should cherish and inherit their thoughts and artistic achievements.
3. Hermits are those who yearn to become an official but have no opportunity or ability to become an official. They are not hermits. Those uneducated farmers, woodcutters, and old folk are not hermits. Only those who can maintain an independent personality and pursue A recluse who is free-thinking, does not compromise, does not rely on power, possesses extraordinary talents, virtues and knowledge, and is truly unwilling to become an official from his heart, is called a hermit.