Just A Thought ~ EXTERNAL SHOW
When the Great Tao
is forgotten, kindness and morality arise. When wisdom
and intelligence are born, the great pretence begins.
When there is no peace within the family, filial piety
and devotion arise. When the country is confused and
in chaos, loyal ministers appear.
~ Chapter 18 of The Tao Te Ching,
translated from the Chinese by Gia Fu-Feng and Jane
English ~
Organized religion has degenerated
~ or developed ~ into observance of mere name-and-form;
the meaning has long since been forgotten.
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