Zhuangzi’s famous aphorisms are as follows:

1. People with different paths should not conspire against each other. This sentence embodies the spirit of personal freedom and independent thinking advocated by Zhuangzi. Life paths and pursuits are different. Don’t force cooperation because other people’s goals and ideals are different from your own. You should respect differences and stay true to yourself.

2. If you are full of food all day long and have no intention of doing anything, then you will sleep on a bed with thatch and pillows, or a room with a tent, an urn, and a lattice, which is not enough for people to live in. This sentence tells us that we cannot be satisfied with superficial material life and should seek deeper self-pursuit and inner satisfaction.

3. The big sound is loud, but the elephant is invisible. This sentence expresses Zhuangzi's call for people to pursue the awakening and sublimation of the inner soul. When we can achieve inner peace and tranquility, we can truly feel the beauty of the world and see the hidden avenues in life.

4. The beauty of heaven and earth is silent, and the mountains and rivers are tangible but silent. This sentence reveals the great beauty of nature and points out that the Great Way is hidden in nature. Although it is self-evident, its existence is so obvious.

5. My life has a limit, but my knowledge has no limit. This sentence emphasizes the finiteness of life and the infinite nature of knowledge. We should cherish time and not waste it. At the same time, we should continue to learn and explore.

6. Being contented will not disgrace you, and knowing you will never end it will last a long time. This sentence warns people to know how to be satisfied and self-controlled, and not to be too greedy and take excessive risks, in order to maintain health and long-term development.

7. Everyone knows the useful uses, but no one knows the useless ones. This sentence emphasizes that people tend to only focus on material and utilitarian aspects, while ignoring other non-material values, such as art, philosophy, spirituality, etc.

8. No point is added in writing, no arrow is added in force. This sentence reflects Zhuangzi's pacifist thoughts, pointing out that in order to maintain peace, excessive reliance on force should be avoided as much as possible. Cultivation and education are equally important, with equal emphasis on both civil and military skills.

9. Gains are insufficient and losses are not excessive. This is called Tao. This sentence emphasizes that in the pursuit of life, you must know how to master and not be too greedy and impetuous, in order to truly achieve spiritual balance and harmony.

10. Wherever I go, everyone does what I want. This sentence reflects Zhuangzi's yearning for freedom and unrestraint. Everyone is free to choose his own direction and follow his own path, and the world is shaped by ourselves.