"Tao Te Ching"
Tao Te Ching:
dào dé jīnɡ
1. Refers to "Laozi". "Historical Records. "The Biography of Laozi and Han Fei": "Guan Ling Yinxi said, "I will be hiding, so I forced him to write a book for me. So I wrote the first and second chapters of the book, and left with more than 5,000 words of moral meaning." Hanhe Shanggong wrote "Laozi" Chapters and Sentences" is divided into eighty-one chapters. The first thirty-seven chapters are called the "Tao Jing" and the last forty-four chapters are called the "De Jing", so it is called the "Tao De Jing". However, in the copy of "Laozi" unearthed from Han Tomb No. 3 in Mawangdui, Changsha in 1973, the "De Jing" preceded the "Tao Jing". Taoism is regarded as one of the main classics.
Written by Laozi (surnamed Li, given name Er, given name Dan)
Among the vast sea of ??Chinese books, there is one thin volume that may have the most translators and translators abroad. Reader's book, this book is called "Laozi" or "Tao Te Ching". The Tao Te Ching is the main text explaining Taoist philosophy.
This is a subtle and puzzling book, written in extremely cryptic terms and open to many different interpretations. The main concept of "Tao" is usually translated as "method" or "way". But this concept is a bit vague, because the "Tao Te Ching" itself says at the beginning: "'Tao' can be said, but it is not the eternal 'Tao'; 'name' can be called, It is not an eternal 'name'." ① But we can say that Tao generally means "nature" or "natural law."
Taoism believes that people should not fight against Tao, but should obey Tao and act according to Tao. Actively pursuing power or actively seeking to exercise it is not so much immoral as it is ignorant and futile. The Tao cannot be eliminated, and people should strive to follow the Tao in their lives. A Taoist might point out that water is infinitely soft, flows docilely to its lowest point, and resists even the weakest force, but it is indestructible, whereas the hardest rocks will eventually be worn away.
For individuals, simplicity and nature should generally be promoted, and violence should be avoided, as should all pursuits of fame and fortune. People should not seek to transform the world, but rather respect it. For governments, slightly negative policies are often the wisest policies. Regulations are cumbersome, and passing more laws or harshly enforcing old ones often makes things worse. High taxes, ambitious government programs and waging wars were all contrary to the spirit of Taoist philosophy.
According to Chinese legend, the author of the Tao Te Ching is a man named Laozi. It is said that he was a contemporary of Confucius, but older than Confucius. Confucius lived in the sixth century B.C. Judging from the content and style of the Tao Te Ching, few modern scholars consider it to be such an early work; there is much debate about the actual date of the book's creation (the Tao Te Ching " itself does not mention a specific person, place, date or historical event). But 320 B.C. is a reliable estimate—within eighty years of the actual date—perhaps much smaller than that.
This issue has caused many debates about Lao Tzu's birth and death dates and even about his authenticity. Some authorities believe the legend that Lao Tzu lived in the sixth century B.C. and conclude that he did not write the Tao Te Ching. Other scholars point out that he was nothing more than a legendary figure. My personal opinion is only accepted by a few scholars. I think: (1) Lao Tzu is a real person and the author of the Tao Te Ching; (2) He lived in the fourth century BC; (3) Lao Tzu is a younger brother of Confucius. The legends of Chang's contemporaries are purely fictitious, made up by later Taoist philosophers to glorify Laozi and his works.
It is worth noting that among the early Chinese writers, Confucius (551-479 BC), Mo Zhai (5th century BC) and Mencius (371-289 BC) neither mentioned Laozi nor Laozi. He has read the Tao Te Ching; but Zhuangzi, a Taoist philosopher who was famous throughout the country in the third century BC, repeatedly mentioned Laozi.
Since even Lao Tzu's existence is controversial, we should be skeptical about the details of his life.
However, the following statements have many origins: Lao Tzu was born and lived in northern China; he probably worked as a historian in Luoyang, the capital of the country, or as a historian in the imperial court; Lao Tzu was not his original name but a The honorific title roughly means "master"; he was married and had a son named Cong; Cong later became a general in Wei.
Although Taoism began as a largely non-religious philosophy, it eventually became a religious movement. However, although Taoism as a philosophy continued to be based on the ideas expressed in the Tao Te Ching, Taoism soon became subsumed by the superstitious beliefs and habits of all living beings, beliefs and habits that had relatively little to do with the teachings of Lao Tzu .
Assuming that Lao Tzu is actually the author of the Tao Te Ching, then his influence is indeed great. Although this book is very thin (less than 6,000 Chinese characters, so it can be published in a newspaper), it contains a lot of spiritual food. A whole series of Taoist philosophers used this book as a starting point for their own thinking.
In the West, the Tao Te Ching is far more popular than Confucius or any other Confucian work. In fact, the book has been published in at least forty different English translations, far more than any other book except the Bible.
In China, Confucianism is generally the dominant philosophy. When there is a clear opposition between the thoughts of Laozi and Confucius, the Chinese people mostly follow the latter. But Lao Tzu is generally deeply respected by Confucian disciples. Moreover, in many cases, Taoist ideas were directly absorbed into Confucian ideas and thus had an influence on millions of people who claimed to be non-Taoists. Likewise, Taoism had a significant influence on the development of Buddhist philosophy, especially Zen Buddhism. Although few people today claim to be Taoists, apart from Confucius, no Chinese philosopher has had as extensive and lasting an influence on human thought as Laozi.
The above content is excerpted from the book "The 100 Most Influential People in History" (written by Michael Hart).
① Tao, can be said, but not very Tao; name, can be named, but is not very famous. ("Tao Te Ching Chapter 1")
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Book Name: Laozi Author: Li Er
○Part 1·Tao Jing
"Laozi" Chapter 1, Chapter 1
Tao can be Tao, but it is not Tao. Famous, very famous.
The nameless beginning of heaven and earth; the named mother of all things.
Therefore, if there is always nothing, I want to observe its wonderfulness; if there is always something, I want to observe its beauty.
The two have the same origin but different names, and they are both called xuan. Mysterious and mysterious, the door to all mysteries.
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Chapter 2 of "Laozi" Chapter 2
Everyone in the world knows that beauty is beautiful, but this is evil. Everyone knows that good is good, but this is not good.
Existence and non-being complement each other, difficulty and ease complement each other, long and short complement each other, high and low complement each other, sounds harmonize with each other, and front and rear follow each other. Heng Ye.
This is because the sage does nothing and teaches without saying anything; everything is done without beginning, born without being, done without relying on it, and accomplished without living. I feel like I have no place to live, so I won’t go.
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Chapter 3 of "Laozi" Chapter 3
If you don’t respect the virtuous, the people will not fight; if you don’t value the hard-to-find goods, the people will not steal; if you don’t see the desirable, the people will not be confused.
This is the rule of the sage: empty his heart, strengthen his belly, weaken his will, and strengthen his bones. It often makes people ignorant and desireless. A wise man would not dare to do anything. If you do nothing, everything will be cured.
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Chapter 4 of "Laozi" Chapter 4
The road is in conflict, but it may not be profitable if you use it. Yuanxi, like the ancestor of all things; Zhanxi, like or existence. I don’t know whose son is the first of Emperor Xiang.
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Chapter 5 of "Laozi" Chapter 5
The heaven and the earth are unkind and regard all things as weak dogs; the saints are unkind and regard the common people as weak dogs.
Between the heaven and the earth, is it like a chariot? If it is empty but not yielding, it will get better when it moves.
It is better to stay focused than to talk too much.
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Chapter 6 of "Laozi" Chapter 6
The God of Grain is immortal and is called the mysterious female. The gate of Xuanfei is called the root of heaven and earth. If it persists, it will not be used diligently.
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Chapter 7 of "Laozi" Chapter 7
Eternal and everlasting. The reason why heaven and earth can be long-lasting is because they do not generate themselves, so they can live forever.
This means that the saint comes first after his body; outside his body, his body exists. Isn’t it because of his selflessness? Therefore, it can be done privately.
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Chapter 8 of "Laozi" Chapter 8
The best is like water. Water is good for all things and does not compete with it. It is disliked by everyone, so it is close to the Tao.
Live in a good place, have a good heart, be kind and benevolent, speak good faith, govern well, do good things, and act at the right time. The husband does not fight, so there is no need for you.
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Chapter 9 of "Laozi" Chapter 9
If you hold on to it and gain it, it will not be as good as it is;
If you hold on to it and make it sharp, you will not be able to keep it for a long time.
A house full of gold and jade cannot be guarded;
If you are arrogant when you are rich, you will be blamed for it.
It is the way of heaven to retreat after one's merits.
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Chapter 10 of "Laozi" Chapter 10
If Zaiying Po hugs one another, can they be inseparable?
Is it possible to be as soft as a baby if you focus on your Qi?
Is it possible to cleanse away the mysterious mirror and treat it like a flaw?
If you love the country and govern the people, can you do nothing?
If the gate of heaven is open and closed, can it be a female?
How can one be ignorant if one understands Sida?
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"Laozi" Eleventh Chapter 11
Thirty spokes, one hub, treat it as nothing but useful for a car.
The 叟埴 is regarded as a utensil, but it should be used as a utensil if it is not there.
Cut out a door to make a room, pretend it doesn’t exist and use it as a room if there is one.
Therefore, if you have it, you will benefit from it, and if you don’t have it, you will use it.
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The Twelfth of "Laozi" Chapter 12
The five colors make one blind; the five tones make one deaf;
The five tastes make one’s mouth refresh;
Running and hunting makes one’s heart go crazy;
A rare commodity that hinders people’s travels.
This is because the sage is his belly and not his eyes, so he goes to get this one.
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The Thirteenth Chapter of "Laozi" Chapter Thirteen
Favours and humiliations are like frightening, noble people are like big troubles.
What does it mean to be flattered or humiliated?
To be favored is to be humble, to be favored is to be frightened, and to be favoured is to be frightened, and to be favoured is to be frightened.
What does it mean to be in great trouble?
The reason why I have a serious patient is that I have a body, and I don’t have a body. What’s wrong with me?
Therefore, if you value your body as a person, you can send it to the world.
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The Fourteenth of "Laozi" Chapter 14
To turn a blind eye is called Yi; to hear but not hear is called Xi; to fail to fight is called Wei. These three cannot lead to cross-examination, so they are mixed into one. There is no □ above, and there is no ignorance below. The ropes are nameless and return to things. It is called the state of being without form, the image of nothing, it is called trance. When you welcome someone, you don't see the first one, and when you follow it, you don't see the rear.
Adhere to the ancient ways to control the present. Being able to know the beginning of ancient times is called Taoism.
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The fifteenth chapter of "Laozi" Chapter 15
The ancient people who were good at practicing Taoism had subtle and profound knowledge. I can't recognize you, so I forced myself to look like this:
I feel like I am wading through the river in winter;
I feel like I am afraid of my neighbors;
I feel like a guest. ;
It is as smooth as a loose leaf;
It is as simple as a dull one;
It is as wide as a valley;
It is mixed up If it is turbid;
It is as dull as the sea;
If it is endless.
Who can make the turbid and quiet Xu Qing? Who can make peace with Xu Sheng?
Those who protect this way do not want to be surplus. The husband is not full, so it can be covered and made new.
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The sixteenth chapter of "Laozi" Chapter 16
Go to the extreme of emptiness and keep quiet.
All things are working together, and I will observe them again.
Everything in the universe returns to its roots. Returning to the root is called tranquility, and tranquility is called returning to life. Returning to life is called Chang, knowing Chang is called Ming. I don't know what's normal, and I act recklessly.
Know that the appearance is constant, the appearance is the public, the public is the whole, the whole is the sky, the sky is the Tao, the Tao is the long-term, and the body is not destroyed.
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Laozi 17 Chapter 17
Your Majesty, I don’t know about it; secondly, praise it as a relative; secondly, fear it; thirdly, insult it. If you don't believe it enough, you don't believe it.
It’s your precious words. When the success is achieved, the people all say: "It's natural for me."
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The Eighteenth of "Laozi" Chapter 18
There is benevolence and righteousness when the great principles are lost; there is great hypocrisy when there is wisdom; there is filial piety when relatives are in discord; there is loyalty to the country when the country is in confusion.
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"Laozi" Nineteenth Chapter 19
If you abandon the sage and abandon wisdom, the people will benefit a hundred times; if you abandon the benevolent and righteous, the people will return to filial piety and kindness; if you abandon the skillful and profitable, there will be no thieves. These three are considered literary and insufficient. Therefore, the order is to belong to something: see simplicity and embrace simplicity, think less and have few desires, and learn without worries.
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Laozi Chapter 20 Chapter 20
How different are Wei Zhi and Ah? What is the difference between beauty and evil? What people fear, we must not be afraid of.
It’s desolate, but it’s not central!
Everyone was in a lively mood, as if they were in a prison, or on stage in spring.
I am alone, there is no sign;
Chaos, like a baby without a child;
Tired, as if there is nowhere to go.
Everyone has a surplus, but I am the only one left behind. I have a foolish heart!
The common people are enlightened, but I am alone.
The common people look at me, but I am alone.
Everyone has this, but I am stubborn and mean.
I am different from others, but I am like my mother.
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Laozi Chapter 20 Chapter 1 Chapter 21
Confucius’ appearance is the only way to follow the Tao.
Tao is a thing, but it is in a trance. In a trance, there are images in it; in a trance, there are things in it. The beauty is dark, but there is essence in it; the essence is so true, there is faith in it.
From now on and from ancient times, his name will never go away, so that he can be read by others. How can I know the status of all the masters? With this.
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Laozi Chapter 20 Chapter 2, Chapter 22
The crooked one is complete, the wrong one is straight, the hollow one is full, the weak one is new, the less one is more, and the more one is confusion.
It is the universal custom for a saint to hold one in his arms. It is not self-seeing, so it is clear; it is not self-righteous, so it is manifest; it is not self-cutting, so it is meritorious; it is not self-conscious, so it is long-lasting.
My husband does not fight, so no one in the world can fight with him. The ancient saying that "the music is complete" is not true! Return sincerely.
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Laozi Chapter 20 Chapter 3 Chapter 23
Xi Yan is natural.
Therefore, the wind does not last forever, and the showers last all day. Who is this? world. Heaven and earth cannot last forever, how about humans? Therefore, those who practice Tao are the same as Tao; those who are virtuous are the same as virtue; those who lose are the same as loss. Those who are the same as Tao, Tao is also happy to gain it; those who are the same as virtue, virtue is also happy to gain it; those who are the same as loss, loss is also happy to gain it.
If you don’t believe enough, you don’t believe it.
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Laozi Chapter 20 Chapter 4, Chapter 24
Those who strive for success will not be established; those who cross will not be able to do; those who see themselves are unclear; those who are self-righteous will not manifest; those who cut down on themselves will have no success; those who are proud of themselves will not grow.
It is in the Tao, and it is said to be: surplus food. Things may be evil, so those who have the Tao will not live there.
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Laozi Chapter 20 Chapter 5, Chapter 25
Things are mixed together, born innately and on earth. Silent and desolate, independent without changing, moving around without dying, she can be the mother of heaven and earth. I don't know its name. The word "Qiang" is called Dao, and the name of "Qiang" is Da. The big day is called passing, the passing day is said to be far away, and the far away day is called reverse.
Therefore, the Tao is big, the sky is big, the earth is big, and people are also big. There are four major ones in the domain, and humans live in one of them.
Man follows the earth, the earth follows the sky, heaven follows the Tao, and the Tao follows nature.
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Laozi Chapter 20 Chapter 6, Chapter 26
To be heavy is to be light on the roots, and to be quiet is to be impetuous.
This is why a gentleman travels all day long without leaving his luggage. Although there is a view of glory, Yan is aloof. How can the Lord of all vehicles despise the world with his own body?
If you are gentle, you will lose your roots; if you are impatient, you will lose your authority.
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Laozi Chapter 20 Chapter 7, Chapter 27
Good deeds have no traces, good words have no flaws; good numbers do not require planning; good closures have no ties but cannot be opened; good knots have no ties but cannot be broken.
The sage is always good at saving people, so he never abandons anyone; he is always good at saving things, so he never abandons anything. It is called Xi Ming.
Therefore, good people are teachers of bad people; bad people are resources of good people. Not appreciating his teacher, not loving his talent, even though his wisdom is great and deluded, it is said that he wants to be wonderful.
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Laozi Chapter 20 Chapter 8, Chapter 28
Knowing the male and guarding the female are the streams of the world. For the world's stream, everlasting virtue will never leave, and return to the baby.
Knowing its whiteness and guarding its humiliation will be the valley of the world. For the valley of the world, constant virtue is enough, and return to simplicity.
Knowing what is white and guarding what is black is the way of the world. It is the style of the world, always virtuous but not too late, and returns to the infinite.
The simple powder is used as a weapon, and when a saint uses it, he becomes an official, so great wisdom cannot be cut off.
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Laozi Chapter 20 Chapter 9, Chapter 29
The general wants to take over the world, but I see that he has no choice but to do so. The divine weapon in the world cannot be manipulated or held. Those who do it will fail, and those who insist will lose it. Therefore, the sage does nothing, so he has no defeat; he has no attachment, so he has no failure.
The husband's things may move or follow; they may hiss or blow; they may be strong or weak; they may be carried or lost.
This is why the sage eliminates extremes, luxury, and tai.
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The 30th chapter of "Laozi" Chapter 30
Those who use Dao to support their masters do not use soldiers to strengthen the world. It's so far away. Where the teacher is, there are thorns. After the army, there will be bad years.
Good deeds have consequences, do not seek to gain strength. Don’t be proud of the fruits, don’t cut down the fruits, and don’t be proud of the fruits. Do it as a last resort, do it as a result but don't force yourself.
As things grow strong, they grow old. This is called immorality, and it has already been immoral.
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The 30th chapter of "Laozi" Chapter 31
The soldier is an ominous weapon, something that may be evil, so he who has the right will not live there.
When a gentleman lives on the left, he values ??the left; when using troops, he values ??the right. Soldiers are an ominous weapon and are not the weapons of a gentleman. They should be used as a last resort, and tranquility is the best. It is victorious but not beautiful, and those who are beautiful are happy to kill people. Those who kill people in Fule will not be able to succeed in the world.
Good things happen to the left, bad things happen to the right. The general on the left is on the left, and the general on the right is on the right. It is said that they will be treated as funerals. Those who kill people should mourn and weep, and those who are victorious should be given funeral rites.
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The 30th chapter of "Laozi" Chapter 2, Chapter 32
The Tao is often nameless and simple. Although he is small, there is no one in the world who can do anything for him. If the princes and kings can guard it, all things will be safe.
Heaven and earth are united to bring down nectar, and the people will not be ordered to do so but will be even.
There is a name in the beginning, and the name is already there. You will also know the stop, and know the stop can not be destroyed.
For example, the Tao is in the world, just like the rivers and valleys are in the rivers and seas.
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The 30th chapter of "Laozi" Chapter 3 Chapter 33
He who knows others is wise, and he who knows himself is wise.
He who conquers others is powerful, and he who conquers himself is strong.
He who is content will be rich.
Those who force themselves have ambition.
He who does not lose his place will last forever.
He who dies but does not die will live longer.
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The 30th chapter of "Laozi" Chapter 4, Chapter 34
The road is vast, and it can be controlled. All things rely on it to survive without giving up, and success is achieved without success. Clothes support all things but do not take over, which can be called small; all things return to Yan without taking over, which can be called big. Because in the end he does not think he is great, he can become great.
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The 30th chapter of "Laozi" Chapter 5 Chapter 35
Hold the elephant and the world will go. Go without harm, peace and peace.
Happiness and bait stop passing by. The outlet of the Tao is so bland and tasteless that it cannot be seen by sight, cannot be heard by hearing, and cannot be used enough.
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The 30th chapter of "Laozi" Chapter 6, Chapter 36
If you want to eliminate something, you must expand it; if you want to weaken it, you must strengthen it; if you want to destroy it, you must strengthen it; if you want to capture it, you must strengthen it So with it. It's called twilight.
Weakness is better than strength. Fish cannot escape from the abyss, and the sharp weapons of the state cannot be shown to others.
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The 30th chapter of "Laozi" Chapter 7, Chapter 37
The Tao always does nothing but does everything. If the princes and kings can guard it, all things will transform themselves. If you want to transform it into something, I will suppress it with nameless simplicity. If you suppress it with nameless simplicity, your husband will not want it. If you don't want to be quiet, the world will be in order.
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○Part 2 · De Jing
"Laozi" Chapter 38 Chapter 38
Higher virtue is not virtuous, so it is virtuous; low virtue is not virtuous, so it is not virtuous.
The superior virtues do nothing but think; the inferior virtues do nothing but think.
The superior benevolence does it without thinking; the superior righteousness does it without thinking.
If you don't respond to the gift, you will throw it away.
Therefore, morality is followed by morality, benevolence is followed by morality, righteousness is followed by righteousness, etiquette is followed by righteousness.
Those who are polite and loyal will lead to chaos.
Those who know beforehand are the brilliance of Tao and the beginning of foolishness. Therefore, a true man should be concerned with what is good and not what is weak; he should be concerned with truth and not be concerned with luxury. So go to that one and take this one.
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The 30th chapter of "Laozi" Chapter 9, Chapter 39
In the past, those who got one: the sky got one to make it clear; the earth got one to make it peaceful; the gods got one to make it spiritual; the grain got one to bring life; the prince got one to make the world righteous. .
The reason for this is that if the sky is not clear, it will be broken; if the earth is not peaceful, it will be ruined; if the gods are not spirited, it will be afraid of rest; if the grain is not full, it will be exhausted; all living things will be exhausted. If there is no way to survive, there will be fear of destruction; if the king cannot be righteous, there will be fear of collapse.
Therefore, nobility is based on lowliness, and high and low are the basis. Therefore, the princes and princes claimed to be lonely, widowed, and poor. Isn’t this based on baseness? Really? Therefore, there is no reputation. That’s why I don’t want to be like jade, and Luoluo is like stone.
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Chapter 40 of "Laozi" Chapter 40
The opposite is the movement of Tao; the weak is the use of Tao.
Everything in the world is born from existence, and existence is born from nothingness.
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Chapter 40 of "Laozi" Chapter 41
When a sergeant hears the Tao, he practices it diligently; when a sergeant hears the Tao, he or she lives or perishes; when a junior officer hears the Tao, he laughs. Not smiling is not enough for the Tao.
Therefore, there are suggestions:
The clear path is like ignorance;
Advancing the path is like retreating;
The barren path is like □;
The superior virtue is like the valley. ;
Guide is like inadequacy;
Building virtue is like stealing;
Quality is like staying true;
Understanding is like humiliation;
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Generous without corners;
Late bloomer;
Great sound and great sound;
The elephant is invisible;
Tao Yin nameless.
The husband is just the way, good at lending and succeeding.
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Chapter 40 of "Laozi" Chapter 2 Chapter 42
Tao gives birth to one, gives birth to two, two gives birth to three, and three gives birth to all things. All things bear yin and embrace yang, and the energy is in harmony.
What is evil about people is being lonely, widowed, and destitute, but the princes think they are famous.
An old thing may be damaged and benefited, or benefited and lost.
What others teach, I also teach. Those who are strong will not be allowed to die, I will be your godfather.
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Chapter 40 of "Laozi" Chapter 3 Chapter 43
The most soft in the world, the strongest in the world. Nothing enters the realm of infinity, so I know that nothingness is beneficial.
Teaching without words and doing nothing will benefit the world.
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Chapter 40 of "Laozi" Chapter 4 Chapter 44
Who is related to name and body? Which one has more body or goods? Which disease is good or bad?
If you love too much, you will spend a lot; if you hide too much, you will perish.
Therefore, if you know what is enough, you will not be disgraced, if you know how to stop, you will not be in danger, and you can last a long time.
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Chapter 40 of "Laozi" Chapter 5, Chapter 45
If a great achievement is missing, its use will not be harmful.
If there is a big surplus, its uses are endless.
To be as straight as to bend, to be as skillful as to be clumsy, and to be as argumentative as to be indifferent.
Quietness beats impatience, cold beats heat. Tranquility is the righteousness of the world.
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Chapter 40 of "Laozi" Chapter 6, Chapter 46
There is a way in the world, but it is just a waste of time. There is no way in the world, and soldiers and horses are born in the suburbs.
No disaster is greater than dissatisfaction; no fault is greater than desire. Therefore, knowing what is enough is always enough.
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Chapter 40 of "Laozi" Chapter 7, Chapter 47
You can know the world without leaving home; you can see the way of heaven without peeking into the window. Its journey is far away and its knowledge is limited.
The sage knows without doing, understands without seeing, and achieves without doing.
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Chapter 40 of "Laozi" Chapter 8, Chapter 48
The more you learn, the more you gain. The more you learn, the more you lose. Damage after damage, to the point of doing nothing.
Do nothing and do everything. To conquer the world, it is often necessary to have nothing to do, and even if there is something to do, it is not enough to conquer the world.
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Chapter 40 of "Laozi" Chapter 9, Chapter 49
Sages are often careless and take the hearts of the people as their heart.
Those who are good will be good to me; those who are not good will be good to me; virtue is good.
Those who believe, I believe; those who do not believe, I also believe; virtue is trustworthy.
The sage is in the world, and he is there to clear up the heart of the world. The people all pay attention to his ears and eyes, and the sage is a child.
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The fiftieth chapter of "Laozi" Chapter 50
From birth to death. There are three out of ten people who will be born, three out of ten people will be affected by death, and three out of ten people will be affected by death.
Why? Because of its raw material. Gai heard that those who are good at maintaining their health will not meet tigers on the road, and will not be attacked by armored soldiers when entering the army; tigers will have nothing to throw their horns at, tigers will have nothing to use their claws, and soldiers will have nothing to contain their blades. Why? With its immortality.
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The fiftieth chapter of "Laozi" Chapter 1, Chapter 51
Tao is born, virtue is the animal, physical form is the form, and potential is the result.
This is why all things respect Tao and value virtue.
The respect of Tao, the nobility of virtue, and the destiny of the husband are always natural.
Therefore, Tao gives birth to it, virtue brings it to animals; grows it and nurtures it; matures it and matures it; nourishes it and overthrows it. Born without being, doing without relying on, growing without killing. It is called Xuande.
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The fiftieth chapter of "Laozi" Chapter 2 Chapter 52
The world has a beginning, and it is considered the mother of the world. Now that he has his mother, he can know his son, and he can protect his mother again, and he will not be in danger even if his body is missing.
If you keep your money shut, you will never work hard for the rest of your life. Open it up and help it, but you will not save it for the rest of your life.
Seeing small means bright, keeping soft means strong. Use its light to restore its brightness without leaving any harm to your body; this is the normal state of affairs.
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The fiftieth chapter of "Laozi" Chapter 3, Chapter 53
It makes me know how to walk on the road, and only use this fear.
The road is very barren, but people like it. The dynasty is in turmoil, the fields are barren, and the warehouses are empty. He is a man of literary talents, carries a sharp sword, hates food and drink, and has more than enough money. This is a boast for thieves. It’s unethical!
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The fiftieth chapter of "Laozi" Chapter 4, Chapter 54
Those who are good at building will never pull up, those who are good at hugging will not take off, and the descendants will continue to offer sacrifices.
Cultivate it in the body, its virtue will be true; cultivate it in the family, its virtue will be residual; cultivate it in the village, its virtue will be long; cultivate it in the country, its virtue will be abundant; cultivate it in the world, its virtue will be abundant general.
Therefore, observe the body through the body, observe the family through the family, observe the township through the township, observe the state through the state, and observe the world through the world. How can I know what is going on in the world? With this.
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The fiftieth chapter of "Laozi" Chapter 5, Chapter 55
It contains "virtue" more deeply than a pure child. Poisonous insects do not sting, ferocious beasts do not take hold, and snatching birds do not fight. The bones are weak and the muscles are soft but firm to hold. It is unknown that the combination of male and female creates a perfect match. Howling all day long without croaking, harmony is achieved.
Knowing harmony is called "Chang", knowing Chang is called "Ming". Yisheng said Xiang. The heart makes Qi strong. Things grow old when they are strong, which is called immorality, but they have already been immoral.
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The fiftieth chapter of "Laozi" Chapter Six, Chapter 56
Those who know do not speak, and those who speak do not know.
To blunt its sharpness, resolve its confusion, harmonize its light, and be the same as its dust, this is called "Xuan Tong". Therefore, if you are not available, you will be close; if you are not available, you will be distant; if you are not available, you will benefit; if you are not available, you will be harmed; if you are not available, you will be noble; if you are not available, you will be humble. Therefore, it is noble in the world.
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The fifth chapter of "Laozi"