Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of non-essentials.Lin Yutang
“Do nothing that is of no use.”
Swordsman and strategist · 1584 – 1645
Legendary Japanese swordsman, undefeated in over sixty duels, author of The Book of Five Rings and the Dokkodo.
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