Zhuangzi — "The fish trap is for catching fish; once you've caught the fish, you can forget …"

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 — Zhuangzi Ancient · Daoist philosopher

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Zhuangzi (Book 26, External Things)

Date: c. 4th century BCE

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