The wise man's food is that which nourishes, not that which pleases the eye.
Founder of Taoism
Tao Te Ching (general sentiment related to simplicity)
6th century BCE (approximate)
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"Therefore it is because the sage never attempts to be great that he succeeds in becoming great."
Philosophical"Doing nothing is better than being busy doing nothing."
Humorous"When the best student hears the Tao, he practices it diligently. When the average student hears the Tao, he is half-hearted. When the worst student hears the Tao, he laughs out loud. If he did not lau…"
Humorous"When the great Tao is lost, there is 'benevolence' and 'righteousness'."
Controversial"The heaviest thing in the world is a human heart."
Shocking