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    "text": "## Chapter 18\n\n\nWhen the Great Tao (Way or Method) ceased to be observed,\nbenevolence and righteousness came into vogue. (Then) appeared wisdom\nand shrewdness, and there ensued great hypocrisy.\n\nWhen harmony no longer prevailed throughout the six kinships,\nfilial sons found their manifestation; when the states and clans fell\ninto disorder, loyal ministers appeared.",
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