He who has the least scrap of sense, once he has got started on the great highway has nothing to fear so long as he avoids turnings. For great highways are safe and easy. But men love by-paths. They wear patterns and embroideries, carry sharp swords, glut themselves with drink and food, have more possessions than they can use. These are the riotous ways of brigandage; they are not the Highway.

— Tao Te Ching, Chapter 53

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