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"Those who practiced the Way in antiquity, Did not use it to enlighten the people. Rather, they used it to make them dumb. Now the reason why people are difficult to rule is because of their knowledge; As a result, to use knowledge to rule the state Is thievery of the state; To use ignorance to rule the state Is kindness to the state. One who constantly understands these two, Also [understands] the principle. To constantly understand the principle - This is called Profound Virtue. Profound Virtue is deep, is far-reaching, And together with things it returns. Thus we arrive at the Great Accord."
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Lao TzuBook
Tao Te Ching
Version: 8