Do not exalt the talented, so that people will not be contentious. Do not value rare treasures, so that people will not steal. Do not display what is desirable, so that people will not be confused.
Founder of Taoism
Do not exalt the talented, so that people will not be contentious. Do not value rare treasures, so that people will not steal. Do not display what is desirable, so that people will not be confused.
Founder of Taoism
Tao Te Ching, Chapter 3
c. 6th century BCE (approximate)
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