Guo Xiang Quotes on Nature
Guo Xiang was a Chinese philosopher of the Western Jin dynasty and the most important commentator on the Zhuangzi, whose recension of the text became the standard one transmitted to later generations. This page collects quotes attributed to Guo Xiang on the topic of nature, drawn from across the philosopher's works.
Quotes
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Attributed to Guo Xiang:
“All things produce themselves out of themselves; the Dao is no maker behind them.”
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Attributed to Guo Xiang:
“What is so by itself is what is most truly so.”
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Attributed to Guo Xiang:
“Each creature is right in its own place; the dragonfly is no failed hawk.”
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Attributed to Guo Xiang:
“There is no ruler behind heaven; heaven rules itself.”
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“As an athlete, you’re only focused on yourself and it’s mainly about physical exertion, whereas as a mother I have to think not only about myself but also my child. Everything is new to me as a mother. In a way, I also feel like a baby because I’m learning bit by bit. Nobody really understands what being a mother is like until they actually become one. It changes the way you think about everything.”
Taking The Plunge with Guo Jingjing" in Tatler Asia (25 November 2014)