Cherish that which is within you, and shut off that which is without; for much knowledge is a curse. Zhuangzi More Quotes by Zhuangzi More Quotes From Zhuangzi Men of this world all rejoice in others being like themselves, and object to others not being like themselves. Zhuangzi rejoice men world When he tries to extend his power over objects, those objects gain control of him. He who is controlled by objects loses possession of his inner self... Prisoners in the world of object, they have no choice but to submit to the demands of matter! They are pressed down and crushed by external forces: fashion, the market, events, public opinion. Never in a whole lifetime do they recover their right mind!... What a pity! Zhuangzi fashion choices self Let everything be allowed to do what it naturally does, so that its nature will be satisfied. Zhuangzi satisfied nature doe When people do not ignore what they should ignore, but ignore what they should not ignore, this is known as ignorance. Zhuangzi ignorance wisdom people When an archer is shooting for nothing, he has all his skill. If he shoots for a brass buckle, he is already nervous. If he shoots for a prize of gold, he goes blind or sees two targets - He is out of his mind! His skill has not changed. But the prize divides him. He cares. He thinks more of winning than of shooting- And the need to win drains him of power. Zhuangzi archer caring thinking To exercise no-thought and rest in nothing is the first step toward resting in Tao. To start from nowhere and follow no road is the first step toward attaining Tao. Zhuangzi taoism exercise firsts If you want to nourish a bird, you should let it live any way it chooses. Creatures differ because they have different likes and dislikes. Therefore the sages never require the same ability from all creatures. . . concepts of right should be founded on what is suitable. The true saint leaves wisdom to the ants, takes a cue from the fishes, and leaves willfulness to the sheep. Zhuangzi likes-and-dislikes sheep bird One whose inner being is fixed upon such greatness emits a Heavenly glow. Even though he has this Heavenly glow, others will see him as just a man. Someone who has reached this point will begin to be consistent. Zhuangzi greatness men heaven 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 wisdom wise men 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. Zhuangzi mirrors running men Birth is not the beginning, Death is not the end. Zhuangzi birth dying spiritual Heaven does nothing: its non-doing is its serenity. Earth does nothing: its non-doing is its rest. From the union of these two non-doings All actions proceed. All things are made. How vast, how invisible This coming-to-be! All things come from nowhere! How vast, how invisible No way to explain it! All beings in their perfection Are born of non-doing. Hence it is said: Heaven and earth do nothing Yet there is nothing they do not do. Where is the man who can attain To this non-doing? Zhuangzi wisdom spiritual men The right way to go easy is to forget the right way. Zhuangzi easy forget way Therefore, the truly great man, although he does not injure others, does not credit himself with charity and mercy (these are natural to him). He does not seek gain, but does not despise his followers who do. He struggles not for wealth, but does not take credit for leaving it alone... The ranks and emoluments of the world are to him no cause for joy, it's punishments and shame no cause for disgrace. Zhuangzi struggle joy men All the fish needs is to get lost in the water. All man needs is to get lost in Tao. Zhuangzi taoism water men The eyes envy the mind. Zhuangzi envy eye mind If the Tao could be served up, everyone would serve it up to their lords. If the Tao could be offered, there is no one who would not offer it to their parents. If the Tao could be spoken of, there is no one in the world who would not speak of it to their brothers and sisters. if the Tao could be passed on, there is no one who would not pass it on to their heirs. However, it obviously cannot be so and the reason is as follows. If there is no true centre within to receive it, it cannot remain;if there is no true direction outside to guide it,it cannot be received. Zhuangzi parent brother world Easy is right. Begin right and you are easy. Continue easy and you are right. The right way to go easy is to forget the right way, and forget that the going is easy. Zhuangzi spiritual forget way When you are identified with the One, all things will be complete to you. Zhuangzi all-things A battering ram can knock down a city wall, but it cannot stop a hole. Different things have different uses. Zhuangzi rams wall cities
