I have heaven and earth for my outer and inner coffin, the sun and moon for my pair of jade discs, the stars for my pearls, the myriad creatures for my farewell presents. Is anything missing from my funeral paraphernalia? What will you add to these?
Daoist philosopher
Conversation with disciples regarding burial, Zhuangzi (Chapter 18)
4th Century BCE
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