358 Quotes by Zhuangzi

Can a man cling to the positive without any negative in contrast to which it is seen to be positive? If he claims to do so he is a rouge or a madman.

Men do not mirror themselves in running water - they mirror themselves in still water. Only what is still can still the stillness of other things.

Cherish that which is in you and shut out that which is without, for much knowledge is a curse.

Heaven is like an egg, and the earth is like the yolk of the egg.

The sage embraces things. Ordinary men discriminate amongst them and parade their discriminations before others. So I say; those who discriminate, fail to see.

The creature born is the creature dying.

Do not seek fame. Do not make plans. Do not be absorbed by activities. Do not think that you know. Be aware of all that is and dwell in the infinite. Wander where there is no path. Be all that heaven gave you, but act as though you have received nothing. Be empty, that is all.

Water becomes clear and transparent when in a quiescent stage. How much the more wonderful will be the mind of a sage when poised in quiescence! It is the mirror of heaven and earth, reflecting the ten thousand things.

Your mind must become one, do not try to understand with your ears but with your heart. Indeed, not with your heart but with your soul.