The central idea of Zhou Zuoren's Art of Life was to advocate the "art of life". He believed that people should enhance their happiness and satisfaction by improving the quality of life. In Zhou Zuoren's mind, life was an art that needed people to explore and create. He believed that every aspect of life could become art, including food, housing, transportation, socializing, work, and so on. By improving taste and skills in these areas, people can create more enjoyable and meaningful lives. At the same time, Zhou Zuoren also emphasized the importance of selfishness and self-actualization. He believed that everyone should pursue their own happiness and self-actualization instead of just living for society or others.