72. Tao Te Ching

72.

When they loose their sense of awe,
people turn to religion.
When they no longer trust themselves,
they begin to depend on authority.

Therefore the Master steps back
so that people won't be confused.
He teaches without teaching,
so that people will have nothing to learn.


Lao Tzu
Tao te Ching
translated by Stephen Mitchell
Harper Perennial