Governing a large country is like cooking a small fish. Too much handling will spoil it.
Founder of Taoism
Tao Te Ching, Chapter 60
c. 6th century BCE (approximate)
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"Time is a created thing. To say 'I don't have time' is to say 'I don't want to.'"
Humorous"The highest virtue does nothing. Yet, nothing needs to be done. The lowest virtue does everything. Yet, much remains to be done."
Philosophical"Silence is a source of great strength."
Humorous"The Way is ever without action, yet nothing is left undone."
Philosophical"The best way to manage is to manage very little."
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