Laozi — "The five colors blind the eye. The five notes deafen the ear. The five tastes du…"

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.
Laozi — Laozi Ancient · Founder of Taoism

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Tao Te Ching, Chapter 12

Date: c. 6th century BCE (approximate)

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