The sage is always without ambition.
Founder of Taoism
From the 'Tao Te Ching', Chapter 3.
6th century BCE (approx)
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"The sage, because he does not contend, is therefore without reproach."
Shocking"Truthful words are not always beautiful; beautiful words are not always truthful."
Philosophical"The sage is not attached to anything, and so he loses nothing."
Humorous"The five colors blind the eye. The five notes deafen the ear. The five tastes dull the palate. Racing and hunting madden the mind. Precious goods keep their owners in fetters."
Controversial"The uncarved block, though small, is nowhere in the world inferior. If princes and kings could but hold on to it, all creatures would submit to them."
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