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Zhuangzi

369 BC – 286 BC

Ancient China · Philosopher

Zhuangzi was an ancient Chinese philosopher and one of the founders of Daoism, known for his playful, imaginative writing style. In his most famous story, he dreamed he was a butterfly and woke up wondering whether he was a man who had dreamed of being a butterfly, or a butterfly now dreaming he was a man. His witty parables encouraged people to question their assumptions and embrace life's constant change.

Quotes

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He who pursues fame at the risk of losing his self is not a scholar.
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    Added 20 Aug 2026 · claude-sonnet-5

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