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"When peace is made between great enemies, Some enmity is bound to remain undispelled. How can this be considered perfect? Therefore the sage takes the left-hand tally, but exacts no paymentfrom the people. The man of virtue takes charge of the tally; The man of no virtue takes charge of exaction. It is the way of heaven to show no favoritism. It is for ever on the side of the good man."
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Lao TzuBook
Tao Te Ching
Version: 17