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Many sections are taken up with political discussions and how the way of the ruler, the merchant, the householder, and the army interact with the Tao.

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Frederick Lenz
Age: 48 †
Born: 1950
Born: February 9
Died: 1998
Died: April 12
Author
Entrepreneur
San Diego
California
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Way
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Taoism
Householder
Rulers
Merchant
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Discussions
Army
Tao
Taken
Ruler

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