Laozi:

When the great Tao is abandoned, there is humanity and righteousness. When wisdom and intelligence appear, there is great hypocrisy.

— Laozi Ancient

Founder of Taoism

Daodejing, Chapter 18

c. 6th-4th century BCE

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