Full Idea
China alone long since arrived at a refined wisdom superior to philosophy: Taoism surpasses all the mind has conceived by way of detachment.
Gist of Idea
As the perfect wisdom of detachment, philosophy offers no rivals to Taoism
Source
E.M. Cioran (A Short History of Decay [1949], 1 'Militant')
Book Reference
Cioran,E.M.: 'A Short History of Decay', ed/tr. Howard,Richard [Penguin 2010], p.46
A Reaction
Personally I dislike Taoism, which seems to advocate a sort of suicide within life. But given Cioran's evident state of mind, I can see its attractions. If this country deteriorates any further [I write on 4th July 2016], I may turn to Taoism.