Give up your relentless moralizing, the continual pinpricks which pierce the skin of your fellows. The distinction between good and evil is the sickness of the mind. Give up your morals, and the people will regain a love of their fellows.
LaoziFine words are traded. Noble deeds gain respect. But people who are not good, why abandon them?
LaoziWhy are the people rebellious? Because the rulers interfere too much. Therefore they are rebellious.
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