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Chapter Eighty

May mankind live in freedom, equality and brotherhood again,

So that there will be no need for leaders and superiors

Then people won’t fear death any longer

And won’t try to escape death

May it be that people don’t feel the need anymore,

To move themselves about in vehicles

And that they will have nothing to defend anymore

May humankind abandon their instruments and machines,

And enjoy the seeds of the fruit-bearing plants

Those were meant as our food

May they feel shamelessly proud of their natural beauty again

May they stop locking themselves away in cities and houses,

And start enjoying creation

And if some fools still lock themselves away in nations,

Civilizations, cities and houses

May the wise men keep themselves far from this,

And live happily ever after

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Tao of the Day is a site for all things related to the Tao (also spelled Dao). We'll cover the entire Tao Te Ching several times each year, with one chapter being the center of attention each day. You can always comment on past days, but let's try to keep it flowing as the days progress.

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