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Zhuangzi quotes about manly

Chinese Philosopher

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Once upon a time, I 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 myself. Soon I awaked, and there I was, veritably myself again. Now I do not know whether I was then a man dreaming I was a butterfly, or whether I am now a butterfly, dreaming I am a man. Zhuangzi
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
Yet the stupid believe they are awake, busily and brightly assuming they understand things, calling this man ruler, that one herdsman? how dense! Confucius and you are both dreaming! And when I say you are dreaming, I am dreaming, too. Words like these will be labeled the Supreme Swindle. Zhuangzi
I dreamed I was a butterfly, flitting around in the sky; then I awoke. Now I wonder: Am I a man who dreamt of being a butterfly, or am I a butterfly dreaming that I am a man? Zhuangzi
And how do I know that the hate of death is not like a man who has lost his home when young and does not know where his home is to return to? Zhuangzi
If a man crosses a riverand an empty boat collides with his own skiff, Even though he be bad tempered man. He will not become very angry. But if he sees a man in the boat, He will shout at him to steer clear. If the shout is not heard, he will shout again, and yet again, and begin cursing. And all because someone is in the boat. Yet if the boat were empty, He would not be shouting, and not angry. If you can empty your own boat. Crossing the river of the world, No one will oppose you, No one... Zhuangzi
Zhuangzi quote: "I do not know whether I was then a man dreaming I was a..."
I do not know whether I was then a man dreaming I was a butterfly, or whether I am now a butterfly dreaming I am a man. Zhuangzi
Zhuangzi quote: "The wise man knows that it is better to sit on the banks of a..."
The wise man knows that it is better to sit on the banks of a remote mountain stream than to be emperor of the whole world. Zhuangzi
The purpose of a fish trap is to catch fish, and when the fish are caught, the trap is forgotten. The purpose of words is to convey ideas. When the ideas are grasped, the words are forgotten. Where can I find a man who has forgotten the words, so that I can talk to him? Zhuangzi
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 talk with him? Zhuangzi
Zhuangzi quote: "Where is that man who has forgotten words that I may have a..."
Where is that man who has forgotten words that I may have a word with him? Zhuangzi
Zhuangzi quote: "Where can I find a man who has forgotten words so I can have a..."
Where can I find a man who has forgotten words so I can have a word with him? Zhuangzi
Zhuangzi quote: "Where can I find a man who has forgotten words? He is the one..."
Where can I find a man who has forgotten words? He is the one I would like to talk to. Zhuangzi

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