It is often better to remain inactive or leave things as they are, especially when action might lead to uncertain outcomes or unnecessary complications; implying that 'less is more' or 'let sleeping dogs lie'.
Era:
Ancient
Frequency:
Story:
During the Southern Song Dynasty, Emperor Xiaozong visited West Lake. Seeing Feilai Peak (Flying Peak), he asked Monk Sengduan, who was accompanying him, about its origin.
Sengduan recounted the story of an Indian monk who had confirmed that Feilai Peak was originally from the Vulture Peak in the Western Heaven.
Emperor Xiaozong then asked why it didn't fly away again.
Sengduan cleverly replied, "Isn't there a proverb that says, 'It's better to keep still than to move'?" Emperor Xiaozong found his answer reasonable.