The more taboos and prohibitions there are in the world, the poorer the people will be.
Founder of Taoism
Tao Te Ching, Chapter 57
6th century BCE (approximate)
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Strange & Unusual"Taking things lightly must lead to big difficulties. The sage regards things as difficult, and thereby avoids difficulty."
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Controversial"He who talks much is soon exhausted."
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