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In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don't try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present.

You need to be intent on reducing size, scope, and influence of government.

Just by making a decision to stay out of politics, you are making the decision to allow others to shape politics and exert power over you. And if you are alienated from the current political system, then just by staying out of it, if you do nothing to change it, you simply entrench it.

Maintain democracy or go to dictatorship: that is what is at stake in these elections.

Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all.

The whole purpose of maintaining your power in government is to make sure that you stay in government. You stay in government by finding out who is liable to be against you. To do that, you try and put your finger into every single pie that is available to you.

Be moderate in prosperity, prudent in adversity.

If you join government, calmly make your contribution and move on. Don't go along to get along; do your best and when you have to - and you will - leave, and be something else.

Government must continue to live within its means.

Leave no authority existing not responsible to the people.