Is it a contrarian value to avoid a sense of seriousness?

Human beings have a “desire to be considered a significant person” by others, and philosophy of Lao-tse and Chuang-tse explains that “it is not good to be pleased with being considered a significant person by others” (e.g., staying awake on the eve of the 57th day of the sexagenary cycle (to prevent the five elements from reporting one’s wrongdoings), the first half of philosophy of Lao-tse and Chuang-tse). of the sexagenary cycle (to prevent the five elements from reporting one’s wrongdoings)”).

I think it is not equal to give up “sense of important people” after having obtained it, as Lao Tzu did, and to consider it unnecessary without having obtained it. The latter may be sour grapes or reverse values.

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