The greatest villain is the one who tries to do good.
Founder of Taoism
Tao Te Ching (general interpretation of non-action)
6th century BCE (approximate)
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"Fill your bowl to the brim and it will spill."
Strange & Unusual"Fill your bowl to the brim and it will spill. Keep sharpening your knife and it will blunt."
Strange & Unusual"Muddy water is best cleared by leaving it alone."
Strange & Unusual"The five colors blind the eye. The five notes deafen the ear. The five tastes dull the palate. Racing and hunting madden the mind. Precious goods keep their owners in fetters."
Controversial"The highest virtue does nothing. Yet, nothing needs to be done. The lowest virtue does everything. Yet, much remains to be done."
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