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"When the common people no longer fear terror, A great terror is imminent. Do not constrict their living space; Do not oppress their livelihood. Only when there is no oppression, Will people not feel tired of living. Therefore the sage knows his own worth and does not exhibit himself. He loves himself but does not promote himself. Thus he rejects one and prefers the other."
Author
Lao TzuAll Translations
English
"When the common people no longer fear terror, A great terror is imminent. Do not constrict their living space; Do not oppress their livelihood. Only when there is no oppression, Will people not feel tired of living. Therefore the sage knows his own worth and does not exhibit himself. He loves himself but does not promote himself. Thus he rejects one and prefers the other."