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"Of the best, the people barely know of his existence.* Of the next best, the people love and praise him.** Of the next one, the people are afraid of him.*3* And of the next, the people despise him.*4* He who does not trust others enough will not be trusted by them.*5* Therefore, hesitating, one should carefully choose his words. When he accomplishes his task and the things get done, The people all say: "We have done it by ourselves."*6*"