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The withdrawal from ambition

"When the Tao beareth away on Earth, men put swift horses to night-carts. When it is neglected, they breed chargers in the border marches. There is no evil worse than ambition; no misery worse than discontent; no crime greater than greed. Content of mind is peace and satisfaction eternal."

Author

Lao Tzu

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English

"When the Tao beareth away on Earth, men put swift horses to night-carts. When it is neglected, they breed chargers in the border marches. There is no evil worse than ambition; no misery worse than discontent; no crime greater than greed. Content of mind is peace and satisfaction eternal."

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