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“When you're betting for tiles in an archery contest, you shoot with skill. When you're betting for fancy belt buckles, you worry about your aim. And when you're betting for real gold, you're a nervous wreck. Your skill is the same in all three cases - but because one prize means more to you than another, you let outside considerations weigh on your mind. He who looks too hard at the outside gets clumsy on the inside.”

Quote by Zhuangzi

Book:The Complete Works of Chuang Tzu

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The Complete Works of Chuang Tzu

The Complete Works of Chuang Tzu is a comprehensive compilation of texts attributed to the influential Taoist thinker Chuang Tzu. It encompasses his essays, dialogues, and parables, reflecting his unique perspective on life, nature, and the Tao. more

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Zhuangzi, also known as Zhou, was a renowned philosopher during the Warring States period in China. As an important representative of the Taoist school, his philosophy emphasized the harmony with nature and the principle of 'wu wei' (non-action), which had a profound impact on later philosophy and culture. more

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