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    "num": 36,
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    "title": "Chapter 36 — Subtle Light",
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    "text": "## Chapter 36\n\n\nWhen one is about to take an inspiration, he is sure to make a\n(previous) expiration; when he is going to weaken another, he will\nfirst strengthen him; when he is going to overthrow another, he will\nfirst have raised him up; when he is going to despoil another, he will\nfirst have made gifts to him:--this is called 'Hiding the light (of\nhis procedure).'\n\nThe soft overcomes the hard; and the weak the strong.\n\nFishes should not be taken from the deep; instruments for the\nprofit of a state should not be shown to the people.",
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