This page interprets Robber Zhi from Zhuangzi. Through Robber Zhi refuting Confucius, it denounces the hypocrisy of Confucian benevolence and righteousness. Two additional dialogues examine harms of fame and wealth, advocating following nature and preserving one’s true self in this highly subversive chapter.
This Zhuangzi ‑ Wai Wu chapter features classic parables: the minnow in dry ruts, Ren‑Gongzi’s giant‑fish catch and “useless‑as‑use”. It argues external outcomes are uncertain and advocates “forgetting‑words” for true insight.