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 butterflydreamman Change image and share on social
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 affectceremonycharity Change image and share on social
Rewards and punishments are the lowest form of education. Zhuangzi educationformlow Change image and share on social
We cling to our own point of view, as though everything depended on it. Yet our opinions have no permanence; like autumn and winter, they gradually pass away. Zhuangzi autumnclingdepend Change image and share on social
I know the joy of fishes in the river through my own joy, as I go walking along the same river. Zhuangzi fishjoyriver Change image and share on social
Cherish that which is within you, and shut off that which is without; for much knowledge is a curse. Zhuangzi cherishcurseknowledge Change image and share on social
Life comes from the earth and life returns to the earth. Zhuangzi earthlifereturn Change image and share on social
Those who realize their folly are not true fools. Zhuangzi follyfoolrealize Change image and share on social
Men honor what lies within the sphere of their knowledge, but do not realize how dependent they are on what lies beyond it. Zhuangzi dependenthonorknowledge Change image and share on social
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 awakebutterflydream Change image and share on social