An idea from Tao Te Ching

Some of the advice is for rulers, and it is harder than it sounds. Don’t prize rare goods, and people won’t steal. The wise ruler empties their minds, fills their bellies, weakens their wills, and strengthens their bones. The goal is a fed and simple people, not a thinking one.

From Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu

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