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AN EMPTYBOAT HITS YOURSAND YOU DON'T GET MAD.BE THE EMPTY BOAT.— ZHUANGZI · ZHUANGZI 20 (THE TREE ON THE MOUNTAIN)

Shown on Gold. Printed across the chest.

An empty boat hits yours and you don't get mad. Be the empty boat.

Zhuangzi, Zhuangzi 20 (The Tree on the Mountain)

$50

2 pieces 10% off, 3 pieces 15%, 4 or more 20%. Free US shipping on everything.

Tee
Color: Gold
SizeSize guide

Made to order in 2–5 business days, then 3–5 business days to arrive. Order by December 10 for delivery before Christmas.

The source
"有虛船來觸舟，雖有褊心之人，不怒 ... 人能虛己以遊世，其孰能害之？"

Zhuangzi, Zhuangzi 20 (The Tree on the Mountain). Translated from the original Chinese by Spartan Surfers.

Chinese: Zhuangzi text via zh.wikisource; chapter title after Legge 1891.

The Greek text is public domain. The English on the shirt is our own rendering of it.

The marks
  • Our coordinates printed on the left sleeve
  • The full-color Spartan Surfers helmet on the right sleeve

Accent thread on Gold: Navy.

The tee

Shaka Wear SHMHSS Max Heavyweight

  • 7.5 oz 100% USA cotton, made in the USA
  • Oversized, relaxed fit with a slight drop shoulder
  • Stretch-proof 1 in collar
  • Double-needle stitching at neck, sleeves and hem
  • Direct-to-garment print

Care: wash cold inside out, tumble dry low or hang dry, do not iron the print.

Shipping and returns

Free shipping to every US address, with tracking.

Misprinted, damaged or defective? Email us within 30 days with a photo and we replace it or refund you.

Full shipping and returns policy

Zhuangzi

c. 369–286 BC

Taoist storyteller of the butterfly dream, the useless tree and the cook who never dulled his knife.

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