Mingwen · Lifelong learning

Sanxue Academy

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道德经

小國寡民,使有什伯之器而不用,使民重死而不遠徙

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小国寡民,使有什伯之器而不用,使民重死而不远徙。虽有舟舆,无所乘之;虽有甲兵,无所陈之。使人复结绳而用之,甘其食,美其服,安其居,乐其俗。邻国相望,鸡犬之声相闻,民至老死,不相往来。

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