When the mind is not agitated, it is in its natural state. When it is agitated, it is like a trapped bird.

Daoist philosopher

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Zhuangzi, Chapter 23, 'Gengsang Chu'

Date / Period

c. 4th century BCE

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https://terebess.hu/english/Zhuangzi-BurtonWatson.pdf

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