Divine Tao
There are 37 Tao Poems and 44 Te PoemsNew Thought Tao 3 - explores politics.
The Tao of Politics
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Tao # 3 / Yin of Politics
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Extolling the elite gives rise to envy
accumulating treasures fosters resentment
if the people do not perceive inequality
they will not be filled with enmity
Thus wily leaders remember the maxim
bread and circuses yield mass satisfaction
empty their minds, fill their stomachs
strengthen resolve, weaken ambition
lacking knowledge, the intelligentsia
remain frozen and don't interfere
avoid radical change, maintain status quo
work quietly and harmony will flow
Tao # 3 / Yang of Politics
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Do not extol the talented
then the average will not be jealous
Do not collect treasures and the poor will not be envious
Wise leaders instill humility and provide good jobs
discourage ambition while strengthening the heart
Smart leaders serve without fanfare,
and speak simply without guile
Not seeking radical changes
they rule unopposed with a smile








