Tao Te Ching by Lao-Tze — Read

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If I were suddenly to become known, and (put into a position to) conduct (a government) according to the Great Dao, what I should be most afraid of would be a boastful display.

The great Dao (or way) is very level and easy; but people love the by-ways.

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