“If you'd called me an ox, I'd have said I was an ox; if you'd called me a horse, I'd have said I was a horse. If the reality is there and you refuse to accept the name men give it, you'll only lay yourself open to double harassment.”
Quote by Zhuangzi
Work
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
Author
Zhuangzi
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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