It was a dark and stormy night in Beijing when Mao Zedong, the great philosopher-king of the People's Republic, pondered the meaning of existence.
As he strolled through the Forbidden City, he came across a sign that read:
Mao's mind began to race: "Ah ha! The ultimate paradox! How can I be a true revolutionary if the only constant is change? Is this not a contradiction in terms?"
He summoned his most trusted advisor, a bespectacled young woman named Li.
"Li, my dear Li," he said, "help me understand this conundrum."
"Chairman," she replied, "it is quite simple really. The only constant is change, but that does not mean we cannot be constant in our pursuit of change."
Mao's eyes widened in understanding. "Ah, I see! It's like the dialectical dance of thesis, antithesis, and synthesis! We must constantly adapt, yet remain committed to our revolutionary ideals."
And so, the Maoist Philosopher's Dilemma was solved.
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