Quotes by Zhuangzi

Zhuangzi, a pivotal figure in Daoism, lived during the Warring States period of ancient China (approximately 369-286 BCE). His work, the "Zhuangzi," weaves a tapestry of philosophical musings and parables that challenge conventional wisdom, emphasizing spontaneity, the relativity of concepts, and the harmony found in nature. Renowned for his profound insights on life and existence, Zhuangzi's legacy endures as a cornerstone of Chinese philosophical thought, inspiring generations to embrace the fluidity of reality and the importance of inner peace.

10 quotes found

"I dreamed I was a butterfly, flitting around in the sky; then I awoke. Now I wonder: Am I a man who dreamt of being a butterfly, or am I a butterfly dreaming that I am a man?"

Zhuangzi

"I do not know whether I was then a man dreaming I was a butterfly, or whether I am now a butterfly dreaming I am a man."

Zhuangzi

"Great wisdom is generous; petty wisdom is contentious. Great speech is impassioned, small speech cantankerous."

Zhuangzi

"Happiness is the absence of the striving for happiness."

Zhuangzi

"I know the joy of fishes in the river through my own joy, as I go walking along the same river."

Zhuangzi

"Cherish that which is within you, and shut off that which is without; for much knowledge is a curse."

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"Life comes from the earth and life returns to the earth."

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"Rewards and punishments are the lowest form of education."

Zhuangzi

"For the wise man looks into space and he knows there is no limited dimensions."

Zhuangzi

"For the wise man looks into space and he knows there is no limited dimensions."

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