Abandon saintliness, relinquish prudence;
the people will benefit [increase] hundred times.
Abandon benevolence, relinquish righteousness;
the people will return to filial piety [and parental affection].
Abandon cleverness, relinquish gain;
thieves [and] robbers will not appear.
These are three things wherein to have culture is not sufficient.
Therefore let them hold that which is reliable
Recognise simplicity, embrace purity,
lessen selfishness, diminish desires.
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