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Lao Tzu

Govern a great nation as you would cook a small fish. Do not overdo it.

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Lao Tzu advises that managing a large country should be done with gentle care and minimal interference, much like cooking a delicate fish that can easily be ruined by too much handling. This means leaders should avoid excessive control or force, allowing things to develop naturally for the best outcome.

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