Zhuangzi:

The fish trap is for catching fish; once you've caught the fish, you can forget the trap. The rabbit snare is for catching rabbits; once you've caught the rabbit, you can forget the snare. Words are for catching ideas; once you've caught the idea, you can forget the words. Where shall I find a man who has forgotten words so that I can have a word with him?

— Zhuangzi Ancient

Daoist philosopher

Context

Zhuangzi (Book 26, External Things)

Date / Period

c. 4th century BCE

Source

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