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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"When nothing is done, nothing is left undone."
Philosophical"He who conquers others is strong; He who conquers himself is mighty."
Strange & Unusual"Taking things lightly must lead to big difficulties. The sage regards things as difficult, and thereby avoids difficulty."
Philosophical"The greatest skill is to seem unskilled; The greatest abundance is to seem empty."
Philosophical"The sage is not attached to anything, and so he loses nothing."
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