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"Those of ancient times who were adept at the Tao Used it not to make people brighter But to keep them simple The difficulty in governing people Is due their excessive cleverness Therefore, using cleverness to govern the state Is being a thief of the state Not using cleverness to govern the state Is being a blessing of the state Know that these two are both standards Always knowing these standards Is called Mystic Virtue Mystic Virtue is so profound, so far-reaching It goes opposite to material things Then it reaches great congruence"

Author

Lao Tzu

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English

"Those of ancient times who were adept at the Tao Used it not to make people brighter But to keep them simple The difficulty in governing people Is due their excessive cleverness Therefore, using cleverness to govern the state Is being a thief of the state Not using cleverness to govern the state Is being a blessing of the state Know that these two are both standards Always knowing these standards Is called Mystic Virtue Mystic Virtue is so profound, so far-reaching It goes opposite to material things Then it reaches great congruence"

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