Zhuangzi Quotes on Mind
Zhuangzi was a Chinese Taoist philosopher of the fourth century BC, regarded with Lao Tzu as one of the two foundational figures of philosophical Taoism. This page collects quotes attributed to Zhuangzi on the topic of mind, drawn from across the philosopher's works.
Quotes
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Attributed to Zhuangzi:
“Once upon a time, I, Zhuangzi, dreamt I was a butterfly, fluttering hither and thither, to all intents and purposes a butterfly. I was conscious only of my happiness as a butterfly, unaware that I was Zhuangzi.”
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Attributed to Zhuangzi:
“Great knowledge is broad and unhurried; little knowledge is cramped and busy.”
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Attributed to Zhuangzi:
“Flow with whatever may happen, and let your mind be free: stay centred by accepting whatever you are doing.”
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“Those who seek to satisfy the mind of man by hampering it with ceremonies and music and affecting charity and devotion have lost their original nature.”
Zhuangzi | Ch. 8 (tr. Lin Yutang, 1942)