The sage wears rough clothing and holds the jewel in his heart.
Founder of Taoism
Tao Te Ching, Chapter 70
6th-4th century BCE
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Humorous"The sage is like water, which flows to the lowest places and yet is the strongest."
Strange & Unusual"The best ruler is one whose existence is merely known by the people. The next best is one who is loved and praised. The next is one who is feared. The next is one who is despised."
Controversial"The sage knows without traveling, perceives without looking, completes without acting."
Philosophical"The best rulers are those whose existence is barely known by the people."
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