The wise find pleasure in water; the virtuous find pleasure in mountains. The wise are active; the virtuous are tranquil. The wise are joyful; the virtuous are long-lived.
— Confucius Ancient

Chinese philosopher, founder of Confucianism

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Analects, Book VI, Chapter 23

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c. 5th century BCE

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