All men know the utility of useful things; but they do not know the utility of futility. — Zhuangzi Futility Copy Share Image
“The petty thief is imprisoned but the big thief becomes a feudal lord.” — Zhuangzi Government Copy Share Image
Words exist because of meaning; once you’ve gotten the meaning, you can forget the words. — Zhuangzi Copy Share Image
The perfect man of old looked after himself first before looking to help others. — Zhuangzi Copy Share Image
The greatest tragedy that can befall a person is the atrophy of his mind. — Zhuangzi Copy Share Image
The little child learns to speak, though it has no learned teachers - because it lives with those who know how to… — Zhuangzi Children Copy Share Image
By ethical argument and moral principle the greatest crimes are eventually shown to have been necessary, and, in fact, a signal benefit… — Zhuangzi Argument Copy Share Image
Let everything be allowed to do what it naturally does, so that its nature will be satisfied. — Zhuangzi Copy Share Image
Cherish that which is within you, and shut off that which is without; for much knowledge is a curse. — Zhuangzi Copy Share Image
Birth is not a beginning; death is not an end. There is existence without limitation; there is continuity without a starting point. — Zhuangzi Birth Copy Share Image
The true man of the past waited upon Heaven when dealing with people and did not wait upon people when dealing with… — Zhuangzi Dealing with people Copy Share Image
Great wisdom is generous; petty wisdom is contentious. Great speech is impassioned, small speech cantankerous. — Zhuangzi Communication Copy Share Image
Men of this world all rejoice in others being like themselves, and object to others not being like themselves. — Zhuangzi Greatness Copy Share Image
Big? Sure. But, he can't catch mice! So for your big tree. No use? Then plant it in the wasteland - in… — Zhuangzi Copy Share Image
If there is existence, there must be non-existence. And if there was a time when nothing existed, there must have been a… — Zhuangzi Copy Share Image
The raven hatches its young; the fish spew forth their eggs; the slim-waisted wasp transforms, and when a younger brother comes along… — Zhuangzi Copy Share Image
During our dreams we do not know we are dreaming. We may even dream of interpreting a dream. Only on waking do… — Zhuangzi Awakening Copy Share Image
Paraphrased: When Chuang Tzu was about to die, his disciples began planning a splendid funeral. However some disciples expressed concern that given… — Zhuangzi Ants Copy Share Image
Yet the stupid believe they are awake, busily and brightly assuming they understand things, calling this man ruler, that one herdsman –… — Zhuangzi Copy Share Image
I was given life because it was my time, and now I take leave of it according to the same law. Content… — Zhuangzi Copy Share Image
The one-legged creature is envious of the millipede; the millipede is envious of the snake; the snake is envious of the wind;… — Zhuangzi Copy Share Image
Sorrow and happiness are the heresies of virtue; joy and anger lead astray from TAO; love and hate cause loss of virtue.… — Zhuangzi Copy Share Image
The bait is the means to get the fish where you want it, catch the fish and you forget the bait. The… — Zhuangzi Copy Share Image
If a man is crossing the river and an empty boat collides with his skiff, even though he is a bad tempered… — Zhuangzi Angry Copy Share Image
Once upon a time, I dreamt I was a butterfly, fluttering hither and thither, to all intents and purposes a butterfly. I… — Zhuangzi Butterfly Copy Share Image
Love of colors bewilders the eye and it fails to see right. Love of harmonies bewitches the ear, and it loses its… — Zhuangzi Copy Share Image
The hidden so-called scholars of old did not hide themselves and refuse to be seen. They did not close the door on… — Zhuangzi Deep roots Copy Share Image
Why don’t you try wandering with me to the Palace of Not-Even-Anything — Zhuangzi Inspirational Copy Share Image
When you are identified with the One, all things will be complete to you. — Zhuangzi Copy Share Image
My opinion is that you never find happiness until you stop looking for it. — Zhuangzi Contentment Copy Share Image
Take care of your body, then the rest will automatically become stronger. — Zhuangzi Copy Share Image
If water derives lucidity from stillness, how much more the faculties of the mind. — Zhuangzi Copy Share Image
