Liezi Quotes on Nature
Liezi, also known as Lie Yukou, was a Chinese Taoist philosopher of the fifth century BC, traditionally regarded as one of the three foundational thinkers of philosophical Taoism alongside Lao Tzu and Zhuangzi. This page collects quotes attributed to Liezi on the topic of nature, drawn from across the philosopher's works.
Quotes
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Attributed to Liezi:
“Heaven and earth do not act with intention, yet all things flourish.”
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“Our time in this world is a journey through the cycle we call life. As guests, we linger for a while in this realm before we depart for another. And who can tell how long this traveler will stay in the next realm before embarking on another visit to the realm of the living?”
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“People who are attracted to the external world are always looking for something new and wonderful that will satisfy their senses. However, only people who look into themselves will find true satisfaction.”
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“In order to maintain your reputation, you have damaged your heart by suppressing your natural inclinations.”
Passage 78:Unrestrained Pleasure and Hard Work