Let people return to making knots on ropes, instead of writing.
Founder of Taoism
Tao Te Ching, Chapter 80, a statement advocating extreme simplicity.
c. 6th-4th century BC
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"The Way that can be told of is not an unvarying way."
Strange & Unusual"The more taboos and prohibitions there are in the world, the poorer the people will be."
Shocking"The five colors make one blind in the eyes; the five tones make one deaf in the ears."
Strange & Unusual"Although he travels all day, the sage never loses sight of his luggage carts."
Philosophical"When the government is muddle-headed, the people are simple and honest. When the government is clear-cut, the people are discontented."
Shocking