Category Zhuangzi

Zhuangzi says:  “In the world everyone knows enough to pursue what he does not know, but no one knows enough to pursue what he already knows. Everyone knows enough

Zhuangzi says:  “By ethical argument and moral principle the greatest crimes are eventually shown to have been necessary, and, in fact, a signal benefit to mankind.” 

Zhuangzi says:  “Those that think that wealth is the proper thing for them cannot give up their revenues; those that seek distinction cannot give up the thought of fame; those that cleave to power cannot give the handle of it…

Zhuangzi says: “The true men of old were not afraid when they stood alone in their views. No great exploits. No plans. If they failed, no sorrow. No self-congratulation in success. . . . The true men of old knew…

Zhuangzi says: “Heaven is like an egg, and the earth is like the yolk of the egg.”

Zhuangzi says: “To be truly ignorant, be content with your own knowledge.”

Zhuangzi says:  “Cease striving. Then there will be transformation.”

Zhuangzi says:  “If you have grasped the purpose of life there is no point in trying to make life into something it is not or cannot be.”

Zhuangzi says: “Once upon a time, I dreamt I was a butterfly…Suddenly I awoke…Now, I do not know whether I was then a man dreaming I was a butterfly, or whether I am now a butterfly dreaming that I am…

Zhuangzi says:  “Flow with whatever may happen, and let your mind be free: Stay centered by accepting whatever you are doing. This is the ultimate.”