The wise don't make themselves
out to be special,
so no
one competes with them.
They don't accumulate riches,
so no one steals from them.
They govern by example,
so no one is misled.
They aren't controlled by desire,
so they don't cause confusion.
They're not greedy for food or power,
and so they are full of well-being.
People don't understand what they do,
but no one wants to take over.
(Lao Tzu)
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