If the Great Way perishes there will morality and duty. When cleverness and knowledge arise great lies will flourish. When relatives fall out with one another there will be filial duty and love. When states are in confusion there will be faithful servants.

Lao Tzu

Lao Tzu

Another Arise Cleverness Confusion Duty Faithful Fall Flourish Great Great Way Knowledge Lies Love Morality Out Relatives Servants States Way Will

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