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"Very great leaders in their domains are only known to exist. Those next best are loved and praised. The lesser are feared and despised. Therefore when faith is insufficient and there is disbelief, it is from the high value placed on words. Works are accomplished, tasks are completed, and ordinary folk all say they are acting spontaneously."
Author
Lao TzuAll Translations
English
"Very great leaders in their domains are only known to exist. Those next best are loved and praised. The lesser are feared and despised. Therefore when faith is insufficient and there is disbelief, it is from the high value placed on words. Works are accomplished, tasks are completed, and ordinary folk all say they are acting spontaneously."