Tao Te Ching · Chapter 60

Occupying the Right Position

1 verses · Govern a great state as you would cook a small fish — gently, without overhandling. When the Tao rules, even spirits lose their power to harm; ruler and ruled do no harm to each other.

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  Governing a large country is like cooking a small fish — handle it too much and you ruin…