Zhuangzi:

When you are born, you are soft and weak; when you die, you are hard and stiff. When plants are alive, they are soft and tender; when they are dead, they are dry and brittle. Therefore, the soft and weak are the companions of life; the hard and stiff are the companions of death.

— Zhuangzi Ancient

Daoist philosopher

Context

Zhuangzi, Chapter 22, 'Knowledge Wandered North'

Date / Period

c. 4th century BCE

Source

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

Verification

Unverifiable

Explanation

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Method

Cross Reference

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