Zhuangzi Chapter 32 Miscellaneous Writings Chapter. Lie Yukou 列御寇

This Chapter from Zhuangzi's Miscellaneous Writings chapter, "Lie Yukou," presents a dialogue between Lie Yukou and Bo Hun Wuren exploring Taoist principles. Lie Yukou's unease at receiving unexpected kindness highlights the anxieties of worldly recognition. Bo Hun Wuren counters with the Taoist ideal of naturalness and detachment, emphasizing the importance of inner sincerity over external validation. The subsequent anecdotes further illustrate the pitfalls of seeking approval and the rewards of aligning with the natural order, culminating in Zhuangzi's own reflections on death and the futility of worldly ambition.