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Use the expected to govern the country,
Use surprise to wage war,
Use non-action to win the world.
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The more prohibitions and rules,
the poorer the people become.
The sharper people's weapons,
the more they riot.
The more skilled their techniques,
The more grotesque their works.
The more elaborate their laws,
The more they commit crimes.

Therefore the Sage says:

Wo wu wei
I do nothing
And people transform themselves.
I enjoy serenity
And people govern themselves.
I cultivate emptiness
And people become prosperous.
I have no desires
And people simplify themselves

Chapter 57 of Tao Te Ching translated by Lombardo & Addiss
 
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