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The ancient Taoist masters

did not enlighten others,

but left them simple-minded.

People are unruly when they’re too clever.

Hence clever rulers are a detriment to the state.

Governance without cleverness brings virtue.

Understand these two principles

and know the pattern.

Knowing the eternal pattern

is called mysterious virtue.

Mysterious virtue runs deep indeed,

runs far indeed, goes out

and like all things returns,

completing the great harmony.