Quotation by
Lao Tzu
If the Great Way perishes there will morality and duty. When cleverness and knowledge arise great lies will flourish. When relatives fall out with one another there will be filial duty and love. When states are in confusion there will be faithful servants
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Understanding this quote AI Analysis
Lao Tzu suggests that when the natural, simple path (the Great Way) is lost, people create rules and duties to try to fix things. He also points out that cleverness and knowledge can lead to deceit, and that love, loyalty, and faithfulness often only appear when relationships or societies are troubled.
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