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Single Idea 7281

[from 'The Book of Chuang Tzu' by Zhuangzi (Chuang Tzu), in 1. Philosophy / D. Nature of Philosophy / 7. Despair over Philosophy ]

Full Idea

Don't even start, let's just stay put.

Gist of Idea

Don't even start, let's just stay put

Source

Zhuangzi (Chuang Tzu) (The Book of Chuang Tzu [c.329 BCE], Ch.2)

Book Reference

Chuang Tzu: 'The Book of Chuang Tzu', ed/tr. Palmer,M /Breuilly,E [Penguin 1996], p.15


A Reaction

What a remarkable proposal! He seems frightened to make an omelette, because he will have to break an egg, or he might burn himself. I can't relate to this idea, but it's existence must be noted, like other scepticisms.