Zhang Zhi (, died 192), courtesy name Boying (), was a Chinese calligrapher during the Han Dynasty. Born in Jiuquan, Gansu, he was a pioneer of the modern cursive script, and was traditionally honored as the Sage of Cursive Script (). Furthermore, he is known as one of the Four Talented Calligraphers () in Chinese calligraphy. Biography Despite the great fame he enjoyed in ancient times, no veritable works of Zhang Zhi's have survived. A catchphrase is attributed to him: "Too busy to write cursively" (), which shows that the execution of cursive script, though originally invented for the sake of time-saving, requires a tranquil frame of mind. References Bibliography Zhong, Mingshan, ""Zhang Zhi". Encyclopedia of China (Arts Edition), 1st ed. Han dynasty calligraphers Year of birth unknown 192 deaths Artists from Gansu People from Jiuquan 2nd-century Chinese calligraphers