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Zhuangzi quotes about words

Chinese Philosopher

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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
Men of the world who value the Way all turn to books. But books are nothing more than words. Words have value; what is of value in words is meaning. Meaning has something it is pursuing, but the thing that it is pursuing cannot be put into words and handed down. The world values words and hands down books but, though the world values them, I do not think them worth valuing. What the world takes to be values is not real value. 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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