Confucius:

The Master said, 'The wise man delights in water, the benevolent man delights in mountains. The wise man is active; the benevolent man is tranquil. The wise man is joyful; the benevolent man is long-lived.'

— Confucius Ancient

Chinese philosopher, founder of Confucianism

Context

Analects, Book VI, Chapter 23

Date / Period

c. 5th century BCE

Source

https://www.gutenberg.org/files/3330/3330-h/3330-h.htm#link2H_4_0005

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