Quote by Zhuangzi

I dreamed I was a butterfly, flitting around in the sky; then I awoke. Now I wonder: Am I a man who dreamt of being a butterfly, or am I a butterfly dreaming that I am a man?

I dreamed I was a butterfly, flitting around in the sky; the

Summary

This quote, often attributed to the Chinese philosopher Zhuangzi, explores the blurred boundaries of perception and reality. It suggests a philosophical question about identity and the nature of existence. The dream poses a dichotomy between being a human with dreams and the possibility of being a butterfly dreaming of being a human. It leaves the reader pondering the true nature of their existence and the capacity of consciousness to experience alternate realities.

By Zhuangzi

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