Quote by LaoTzu

When virtue is lost, benevolence appears, when benevolence is lost right conduct appears, when right conduct is lost, expedience appears. Expediency is the mere shadow of right and truth; it is the beginning of disorder.

When virtue is lost, benevolence appears, when benevolence i

Summary

This quote suggests that when people lose sight of their moral values and virtues, they may try to compensate by showing superficial acts of kindness and behaving in a socially acceptable manner. However, when these surface-level gestures also fade away, they resort to doing what is convenient or expedient without considering what is truly right or truthful. This is seen as the start of chaos and disorder, as doing things solely for personal gain or convenience disregards the fundamental principles of morality and integrity.

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