Lao Tzu Tao Sayings - Verse 72

When the people lack a sense of awe
disaster will descend upon them.

Do not constrict their living space.
Do not harass them in their work.

If you do not oppress them, they will not weary of you.
Therefore, True Persons know themselves

but make no show of themselves.
They know their value

but do not exalt themselves.
They prefer this within to that without.

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