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"The common people are hungry Because those above levy too many taxes. That is why they are hungry. The common people are hard to govern Because those above do too much. That is why they are hard to govern. The common people take death lightly Because those above care too much for their own life. That is why they take death lightly. For those who do not do too much for their own life Are wiser than those who seek luxurious life."
Author
Lao TzuAll Translations
English
"The common people are hungry Because those above levy too many taxes. That is why they are hungry. The common people are hard to govern Because those above do too much. That is why they are hard to govern. The common people take death lightly Because those above care too much for their own life. That is why they take death lightly. For those who do not do too much for their own life Are wiser than those who seek luxurious life."