太上，下知有之
The best leader is barely noticed
“The best leader is one whose existence is barely known. Next comes the one who is loved and praised. Next comes the one who is feared. The worst is the one who is despised.”
太上，下知有之；其次，亲而誉之；其次，畏之；其次，侮之。信不足焉，有不信焉。悠兮其贵言。功成事遂，百姓皆谓我自然。
True leadership does not demand recognition. It creates conditions for things to flourish on their own. Lead your life the same way — with quiet confidence.
最好的统治者百姓仅知有其存在（无为而治）；其次亲近赞美；其次畏惧；最次轻蔑侮慢。
信不足焉有不信焉——统治者诚信不足，百姓自然不信任。
功成事遂百姓皆谓我自然——大功告成，百姓都说'我们本来就是这样的'。
这是老子心中最理想的政治境界。
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