When the great Tao is forgotten, goodness and piety appear. When the body's intelligence declines, cleverness and knowledge step forth. When there is no peace in the family, filial piety begins. When the country falls into chaos, patriotism is born.
LaoziThe softest things in the world overcome the hardest things in the world. Through this I know the advantage of taking no action.
LaoziWeapons are ominous tools. They are not the noble ruler's tools. He only uses them when he can't avoid it.
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