1. The happiness in Lao Tzu's heart is mentioned by Lao Tzu in his works? Is contentment constant enough? Translated into modern words, that is to say: people who know how to be content are often full of mentality. This view is common in ancient times and now, because people will naturally get into trouble if they often have excessive pursuit and greater desire. This view of Laozi is also the mainstream view of ancient society and has been recognized by many schools and social classes.
Secondly, the schools and thoughts represented by Zhuangzi's inner happiness are detached and lofty, and the corresponding definition of happiness is also free and easy. He believes that happiness lies in the pursuit of the level and highest realm of life, which is reflected in his works. In fact, Zhuangzi's thought is different from that of many realistic scholars in ancient times, and it is also different from the happiness pursued by the public. From the Confucian or mainstream point of view, few people can reach the realm pursued by Zhuangzi. As far as the society at that time was concerned, his views did not apply to most ordinary people struggling with food and clothing.
Third, the happiness that Tao Yuanming yearns for Tao Yuanming's pursuit of a leisurely life is well known. This view is very consistent with the small-scale peasant society at that time. This view of happiness is not as lofty as Zhuangzi's thought. Picking chrysanthemums under the east fence, leisurely seeing Nanshan? The widespread spread of this poem and people's praise can also explain how much the ancients respected this view of happiness at that time. Tao Yuanming's poems are full of longing for a quiet and leisurely life, which also shows that most ancient people did not have extremely superb skills and were eager to make achievements, while people with this idea were often in joy.