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3 of 81

Inequality exists because one
Does not know his greatness

He neglects what is of endless value
Hoards and thieves
What holds momentary fancy

True power is ignored
The fullness of the Tao is ignored
For the passing glint of surface ripples

The internal foe
Has convinced him he is poor

Inequality exists because one
Does not know her greatness

She believes through suffering
She will find worth

The internal foe
Has convinced her she is worthless

Embody the Tao
Embody endless value
Embody endless worth

The dam of the internal foe breaks
Spilling conserved and hoarded riches
Into a myriad of creation

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