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When "superior people" are not glorified
People are not disappointed
When rare objects are not treasured
People do not steal
When what people desire is not shown off
People's hearts are not confused
Therefore the sage rules by
Emptying hearts and filling bellies,
Weakening willfullness and strengthening bones,
Constantly directing people to be knowledgeless
and desireless,
Instructing the "knowledgeable" to not dare too much,
And, in contrast, practicing wei wu wei
so all things are duly regulated.
