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"The way of Heaven— Isn’t it like shooting with a bow? If it is aimed too high, you lower it; If it is aimed too low, you raise it. If you use too much force, you reduce it; If you use insufficient force, you increase it. So the way of Heaven Is to take from the wealthy to supply the needy. The way of Man, on the other hand, is different. It takes from the needy to enrich the wealthy. Who can give his wealth to enrich the world? Only those who have attained Dao. That is why the sage gets things done but never takes advantage, Accomplishes his work but claims no credit— He simply does not wish to display his excellence."
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Daodejing - Thus Spoke Laozi
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