Fish Enjoy ? ..... by Chuang Tzu


Chinese philosopher, Chuang Tzu, and Chinese musician, Hui Tzu, were strolling along the dam of the Hao River when Chuang Tu said,

    "See how the minnows come out and dart around where they please! That is what fish really enjoy!"

Hui Tzu said, "Your are not a fish- how do you know what fish enjoy?"

Chuang Tzu said, "You are not I, so how do you know I do not know hat fish enjoy?"

Hui Tzu said, "I am not you, so I certainly do not know what you know. On the other hand, you are certainly not a fish- so that still proves you don not know what fish enjoy!"

Chuang Tzu said, "Let's go back to your original question, please. You asked me how I know what fish enjoy- so you already knew I knew it when you asked the question. I know it by standing here beside the Hao."

Reference: Watson, B. (1964, translated). Chuang Tzu: Basic Writings, New York: Columbis University Press.



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