Zhuang Zi Biography

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Born as	Zhuang Zhou
Occup.	Philosopher
From	China
Born	369 BC China
Died	286 BC China
Cause	Natural Causes

Zhuang Zi was a Chinese philosopher, author, and also poet that lived from around -369 to -286 BC. He was just one of the great thinkers as well as scholars of the Warring States Duration, as well as his ideas had an extensive effect on Chinese philosophy, especially on Daoism.

Not much is found out about Zhuang Zi's life, but it is thought that he was birthed in the state of Meng in present-day Shandong province. He lived during a time of wonderful social as well as political turmoil in China, when numerous competing states were trying power and also influence.

Zhuang Zi is best known for his publication, the Zhuangzi, which is just one of the most essential works of Daoist literary works. The book consists of a collection of allegorical stories and parables, often humorous in tone, which discover the nature of truth, the objective of life, as well as the relationship in between human beings and the environment.

Zhuang Zi's philosophy is characterized by his focus on the significance of living attuned to nature and also the natural rhythms of the universe. He believed that people must grow a sense of detachment from worldly things and focus on leading a basic, relaxing life.

Zhuang Zi was also a prolific author of poetry, which frequently commemorated the mysteries and marvels of the environment. His jobs are noted for their dazzling imagery and lyrical appeal.

Several of the people around Zhuang Zi included Laozi, the founder of Daoism; Confucius, the creator of Confucianism; and also Mencius, a philosopher who developed Confucian thought further. In spite of the differences in their ideologies, these thinkers all lived throughout the exact same tumultuous period in Chinese history and also frequented dialogue with one another.

Zhuang Zi's suggestions remain prominent in Chinese viewpoint as well as society to now. His teachings remain to inspire countless individuals around the world to seek a deeper understanding of themselves and also the globe around them.

Our collection contains 7 quotes who is written / told by Zhuang.

Related authors: Confucius (Philosopher), Philo (Philosopher), Mencius (Philosopher), Zhuangzi (Philosopher), Lawrence Taylor (Athlete)

Zhuang Zi Famous Works:

-369 Zhuangzi (Book)

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7 Famous quotes by Zhuang Zi

"When the heart is right, 'for' and 'against' are forgotten"

"The perfect man employs his mind as a mirror; it grasps nothing, it refuses nothing, it receives but does not keep"

"Flow with whatever may happen, and let your mind be free: Stay centered by accepting whatever you are doing. This is the ultimate"

"You cannot speak of ocean to a well-frog, the creature of a narrower sphere. You cannot speak of ice to a summer insect, the creature of a season"

"Rewards and punishments are the lowest form of education"

"Great wisdom is generous; petty wisdom is contentious. Great speech is impassioned, small speech cantankerous"

"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"