Why is Zhuangzi called the proud official of the lacquer garden as follows:

Zhuang Zhou should not be hired by Chu Weiwang because he advocated freedom, and he only worked as an official of the lacquer garden in the Song Dynasty. History is called "the proud official of the lacquer garden".

His earliest thought of "being sage inside and being king outside" has a far-reaching influence on Confucianism. He has a deep insight into the principles of the Book of Changes, and points out that "the Book of Changes is based on Yin and Yang", and his "three sounds" thought is consistent with the three talents in the Book of Changes. His imagination is extremely rich, his language is freely used and flexible, and he can make subtle and unspeakable philosophy fascinating. Among them, the famous articles are Xiaoyao Tour, Qi Wu Lun, Health Master and so on. His works are called "the philosophy of literature, the literature of philosophy".

It is said that Zhuangzi tried to live in seclusion in Nanhua Mountain and was buried in Nanhua Mountain. Therefore, at the beginning of Tianbao, Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty was awarded the title of South China Real Person, and his book Zhuangzi was regarded as the South China True Classic.

generally speaking, Zhuangzi's prose has a romantic style, which is unique in the literary history of China and has a far-reaching influence on later literature. His essay system has broken away from the record form, which indicates that pre-Qin prose has developed to a mature stage. It can be said that Zhuangzi represents the highest achievement of pre-Qin prose.

classic saying

If the gap between heaven and earth in life is fleeting, it will be sudden.

Life is between heaven and earth, just like a small white horse running in front of a tiny gap, just for a moment.

sentiment: people always grow up, whether you like it or not, time is really catching up with us step by step! Say goodbye to the time you can't go back, and please be happy in the future.

a gentleman's friendship is as light as water, but a villain's friendship is as sweet as water. A gentleman is indifferent to his relatives, a villain is willing to give up, and those who are together for no reason are separated for no reason.

Translation: The friendship between gentlemen is clear and pure, although plain but close; The communication between villains is like sweet wine. Although close, it is easy to break off due to interests.

sentiment: pure friendship is as clear and transparent as water without any utilitarian color. Sincere friendship doesn't lie in mixing oil in honey, but it lasts the longest when it is clear and faint.

those who praise others with good looks are also apt to ruin them with bad backs.

A person who likes to flatter to his face is bound to like to slander others behind his back.

Sentiment: There is such a kind of people in life, "there is a fire in the open and a knife in the dark". They always pick up the most beautiful words in front of people and make the listeners feel high. But when you turn around, it will be another face. Those who praise you the most are probably the ones who hurt you the most behind your back.