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What did Zhuangzi think about ambition?

  • Detrimental

  • Essential

  • Neutral

  • Divine

Answer

Detrimental. Zhuangzi believed that ambition was a destructive force that led to suffering and unhappiness. He argued that people who were driven by ambition were constantly striving for more, and this endless pursuit of success and status ultimately led to disillusionment and a sense of emptiness. Zhuangzi advocated for a life of simplicity and contentment, free from the trappings of ambition and the pursuit of external validation.
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