When the government is lazy and careless, the people are unspoiled; when the government is efficient and smart, the people are discontented.
Founder of Taoism
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"He who knows glory, yet keeps to ignominy, is the valley of the world."
Philosophical"When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you."
Humorous"Taking things lightly must lead to big difficulties. The sage regards things as difficult, and thereby avoids difficulty."
Philosophical"The great square has no corners. The great vessel is never full. The great sound is inaudible. The great image has no form."
Shocking"When the government is lax, the people are simple. When the government is meddlesome, the people are discontented."
Shocking