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Dao De Jing Chapter 57

When dealing with those in society,
It should be unusual to have to resort to arms.
By being without an agenda the whole world can be grasped.

How is it possible for me to know this is as it should be?

Well,
Within the world there are so many restrictions, but the people wage an extensive revolt.
Then the people take up many sharp weapons, but society just grows darker.
A person can gain much knowledge, but surprising things will continue to occur.
As legal matters become more exacting, there will be more thieves and bandits to deal with.

It's only appropriate that a wise person would make these statements:
I'm without an agenda, and the people by themselves are fulfilled.
I don't interfere, and the people by themselves transform.
I enjoy serenity, and the people deal with things themselves.
My desire is to crave nothing, and the people by themselves find simplicity.





Commentary:
57 ~ Lighten Up

The more strict society tries to be, the more people will rebel. The more strict and demanding you are of yourself, the more problems you'll have to deal with.






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