Without going out of the door, one can know the whole world. Without peeping through the window, one can see the Way of Heaven. The further one goes, the less one knows.
Founder of Taoism
Tao Te Ching, Chapter 47
6th century BCE (approximate)
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"The sage attends to the belly, and not to what he sees."
Humorous"He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened. He who conquers others is strong; he who conquers himself is mighty. He who is content is rich. He who acts with vigor has a will. He …"
Shocking"The best of men is like water. Water benefits all things and does not compete with them. It dwells in lowly places that all disdain. This is why it is so near to the Tao."
Philosophical"Make the small big and the few many; Do good to him who has done you an injury."
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Shocking