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"In ancient times those who were good at Dao Did not use it to enlighten the common people But to keep them in ignorance. The common people are hard to control Because they have too much intelligence. Therefore, to govern a state with intelligence Is a woe to the state; To govern a state with no recourse to intelligence Is a blessing to the state. Be aware that these two are different models. Constant awareness of these models Is called Profound De. Profound De is indeed deep; It travels far, Returns with all things, And eventually reaches Great Conformity."