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THE highest type of ruler is one of whose existence
the people
are barely aware.
Next comes one whom they love and praise.
Next
comes one whom they fear.
Next comes one whom they despise and defy.
When you are lacking in faith,
Others will be unfaithful to you.
The Sage is self-effacing and scanty of words.
When his task is
accomplished and things have been
completed,
All the people
say, "We ourselves have achieved it!"
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