Top 10 Zhuang Zhou (commonly known as Zhuangzi or Master Zhuang) Quotes.
Chinese philosopher who lived around the 4th century BC during the Warring States period, a period corresponding to the summit of Chinese philosophy, the Hundred Schools of Thought. He is credited with writing—in part or in whole—a work known by his name, the Zhuangzi, which is one of the foundational texts of Taoism.

"Once upon a time, I dreamt I was a butterfly, fluttering hither and thither, to all intents and purposes a butterfly. I was conscious only of my happiness as a butterfly, unaware that I was myself. Soon I awaked, and there I was, veritably myself again. Now 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, The Butterfly as Companion: Meditations on the First Three Chapters of the Chuang-Tzu

1. "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. Where can I find a man who has forgotten words so I can talk with him?" - Zhuangzi, Chuang Tsu: Inner Chapters
2. "Flow with whatever may happen, and let your mind be free: Stay centered by accepting whatever you are doing. This is the ultimate." - Zhuangzi, Chuang Tsu
3. "A path is made by walking on it." - Chuang Tzu
4. "Rewards and punishment is the lowest form of education." - Chuang Tzu
5. "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
6. "Happiness is the abscence of the striving for happiness." - Chuang Tzu
7. "Let your heart be at peace. Watch the turmoil of beings but contemplate their return. If you don't realize the source, you stumble in confusion and sorrow. When you realize where you come from, you naturally become tolerant, disinterested, amused, kindhearted as a grandmother, dignified as a king. Immersed in the wonder of the Tao, you can deal with whatever life brings you, and when death comes, you are ready." - Chuang Tzu
8. "To a mind that is still, the entire universe surrenders." - Chuang Tzu
9. "To be truly ignorant, be content with your own knowledge." - Chuang Tzu
10. "During our dreams we do not know we are dreaming. We may even dream of interpreting a dream. Only on waking do we know it was a dream. Only after the great awakening will we realize that this is the great dream." - Zhuangzi, The Butterfly as Companion: Meditations on the First Three Chapters of the Chuang-Tzu

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