Zhuangzi
Zhuangzi was an influential Chinese philosopher during the 4th century BCE, renowned for his contributions to Daoism. His seminal work, the "Zhuangzi," is a collection of parables and philosophical musings that explore themes of spontaneity, freedom, and the relativity of human concepts. Revered for his wit and profound insights, Zhuangzi's teachings continue to inspire and challenge readers with their timeless wisdom on the nature of existence and the universe.
Book summaries for books written by Zhuangzi
Quotes
Happiness is the absence of striving for happiness.
Flow with whatever may happen and let your mind be free. Stay centered by accepting whatever you are doing. This is the ultimate.
The fish trap exists because of the fish; once you've gotten the fish, you can forget the trap. The rabbit snare exists because of the rabbit; once you've gotten the rabbit, you can forget the snare. Words exist because of meaning; once you've gotten the meaning, you can forget the words. Where can I find a man who has forgotten words so I can have a word with him?
To know the way is to know its outward manifestations; to know its outward manifestations is to know its inward truth.
The wise are free from doubt; the virtuous are free from anxiety; the bold are free from fear.
The highest wisdom is to know that you know nothing.
When joy and sorrow are already stirring in your heart, do you think they are there by mistake?
Heaven does nothing: its non-doing is its serenity. Earth does nothing: its non-doing is its rest. From the union of these two non-doings, all actions proceed, all things are made.
What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the master calls a butterfly.
When we see men of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.
If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.
A great man is one who does not lose his child's heart.