"The king stared at the figure in astonishment. It walked with rapid strides, moving its head up and down, so that anyone would have taken it for a live human being. The artificer touched its chin, and it began singing, perfectly in tune. He touched its band, and it began posturing, keeping perfect time..."
Liezi Text, Forth Century BC
The Clock Work Dynasty, Daniel H. Wilson
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