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Some leaders use them for acquiring weapons。
When leaders are not responsible enough；
Population suffers country is impoverished。
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The Wise Person will carefully plant his plant…seeds；
He strongly builds his house；
Thus his careful and well…done actions
Will be examples for many generations to come。
By practicing the Tao Way for himself；
The Wise Person practices the Virtue （Te）。
Followed by a family； the Virtue brings prosperity；
Followed by a community； that community will flourish。
Followed by an entire country；
That country becomes a good example for other countries；
Followed by the whole world； the Virtue has universal value。
If a man followed Virtue； he is an example for his family；
When a family follows Virtue； it is an example for the community；
If a community follows Virtue； it is an example for the country；
If a country follows Virtue is an example for the whole world。
This can be proved by observation。
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He who follows the Tao Way is like a child。
He looks weak； but his pressure if firm。
He looks without power； but his movement is energetic。
He looks like has nothing to say；
But his words come always at the right time。
The Wise One is always in harmony；
Thus he is always in tone with the universe；
Being in tone with the universe he shines always。
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The one who speaks doesn't know；
The one who doesn't speak knows。
By closing the eyes； not hearing； not smelling；
Not touching； nor tasting； the senses are closed。
But a world of harmony it is opened in the mind。
The Wise Person is not concerned by friends；
enemies； glory or disgrace。
He reaches perfection by following the Tao Way。
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A country follows justice by a just code of laws。
A war is won by advanced knowledge of tactics。
A strong will makes a wish fulfilled。
Too many laws attract crimes；
Too much preparation for the war； brings war；
The multitude of wishes brings conflicts amongst people。
That is why the Wise One says：
〃Don't have too many laws
And the people will govern themselves。
Think of peace and the people won't suffer。
Live a simple life and people will live in harmony。〃
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When leaders do not install too many law restrictions；
People are happy；
Otherwise people are unhappy。
From greater abundance； poverty follows；
From greater poverty； abundance will arise。
Thus the middle way is the best。
The Wise Person follows the middle way；
He is himself a live example。
He does not push his will； thus people follow him；
Correct in actions； good results are achieved。
He follows discipline； but tolerant with others；
People will notice his contentment。
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To lead a country； modesty is necessary。
The Wise Person being reasonable； he is on the Tao Way。
Being on the Tao Way； he is accompanied by Virtue
In everything he does。
Thus he is successful in all undertakings。
He can even lead a country by his example。
He is qualified to lead because；
He follows the Way of the Heaven。
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A country is managed with great care。
When a country is managed with wisdom
The evil forces are weak。
Thus people won't feed the evil。
The Wise Person and his entourage
Do maintain the good among themselves。
In all they do the Virtue is present
Thus the world is continuous improved。
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A big country attracts everybody。
There many people will meet。
It is like the feminine spirit that attracts by submission。
One who submits leads in a subtle way。
In a similar way； a big country which
Does not show its pride and power
Will conquer the small countries without struggle。
If a small country submits becomes bigger
Thus the big country acquires more people
And the small country more space。
The gain is therefore mutual。
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The Tao way is the way of light。
For good people it is a treasure； the weak run away。
Good words will gain people's hearts；
By good deeds respect is obtained。
But the Tao Way is above all；
The one who can see it is truly bathes in light。
To choose a leader； not richness or human experience is necessary；
But his proficiency of the Tao Way is essential。
Why the ancient did appreciate those of the Tao Way？
Because they were loved by people！
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Good deeds are not done in a hurry；
Efficient work does not need great effort。
By small steps； what is little will grow；
And what is behind will eventually come in front。
Great expeditions start with a small step；
Great achievements have little beginnings；
The Wise Person is able to envisage future results；
In small steps； and humble beginnings。
Thus the Wise One following the Tao Way；
Starting with moderation； anything is achieved。
His works are thus solid and time lasting；
Because all it is done patiently and without struggle。
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Troubles can be avoided even before arising。
When harmony is maintained beforehand；
Confusion is not able to surface。
By closing the door； the entry is not possible；
A big tree was in its beginning a tiny offshoot；
Thus a great expedition starts with a little step。
The Wise Person is not looking to gain anything；
He does not want glory or reputation。
Thus he cannot loose anything。
This is his living proof of achievements without efforts。
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Sages from the ancient time taught people the simple life；
Without a simple life； knowledge is indeed useless。
When leaders mislead people；
People will follow by misleading each other。
Thus the fraud becomes the master of everybody。
By knowing this； misery not yet arrived can be avoided。
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The water of a river follows always down the valley；
The river is thus the master of the valley。
To gain people's hearts； is necessary to serve them；
To lead people； they must be followed。
Thus being above people； the Wise Person
Does not look like an oppressor。
When the Wise Person stands in front of people；
They do not feel as being confronted。
Thus the Wise Person is a living proof of his wisdom；
People around him have the feeling of being protected。
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Those people following Tao have three main qualities；
Compassion that generates courage；
Caution that generates power；
And modesty that generates influence。
But people's ordinary actions
Are to glorify a false hero。
To obtain power through force and lack of caution；
To acquire influence by the display of pride。
But only the one who is compassionate is a true hero；
Only the cautious one is able to obtain real power；
Only the humble one can truly influence people；
Because he in on the Tao path。
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Compassion is the best defense。
A good fighter is not afra