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Those three methods of government Thought olden ways in elegance did fail And made these names their want of worth to veil; But simple views, and courses plain and true Would selfish ends and many lusts eschew.
Source Tao Te King, chapter 19 · 📖 Read the full passage
✨ To meditate on today
According to Lao-tzu, rather than relying on cleverness and appearances, each person can let their simplicity show, keep a pure heart and be content with few desires. Today, choose one moment (a meal, a journey, a conversation) and live it simply, without trying to impress or to gain anything.
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