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Chapter 57
Good Governance

a
You can govern a nation with rules
You can win a war with surprise tactics
But you can gain the entire world without interfering

How do I know this?
Because of this:
b
When there are many rules and restrictions
More people become poor
c
When there are many sharp weapons
More tragedy appears in the country
When there are many clever plans
d
More cunning things occur
When there are many enforced laws
e
More robbers and thieves appear

Therefore God says:
Be still
a
And the people will transform themselves

Keep silent
And the people will rectify themselves
Do not interfere
And the people will enrich themselves
Surrender Earthly desires f
And the people will simplify themselves