Not exalting the gifted prevents quarreling. | |||||
Not collecting treasures prevents stealing. | |||||
Not seeing desirable things prevents confusion of the heart. | |||||
The wise therefore rule by emptying hearts and stuffing bellies, | |||||
by weakening ambitions and strengthening bones. | |||||
If people lack knowledge and desire, | |||||
then intellectuals will not try to interfere. | |||||
If nothing is done, then all will be well. | Lao Tsu | ||||
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