"We think it would rather to be alive! " the ministers answered. "Then, you could leave now. I prefer living freely. " Zhuangzi said.

楚国使丞回答说：“我们认为他愿意活着！”庄子听了这话，对二人说：“好了，两位走吧。我也愿意拖着尾巴在这烂泥中自由自在地活着。”

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Some ministers answered the questions with smiles.

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