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Chapter 80
Simple Life
Imagine a small country with a few people
a
They have labor-saving machines
But do not use them
They take death seriously
So they do not risk life by traveling far
They have boats and carriages
But do not ride away in them
They have armor and weapons
But have no need for them
They return to their simple ways tying knots
They find their plain food pleasant
And their simple clothes fine
They are content in their homes
And enjoy their traditions
Even though their neighboring countries are close
And the roosters and dogs can be heard across the way
b
The people leave each other in peace to grow old and die
Without ever visiting trouble between them
