Chapter 19

绝圣弃智

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Tao Te Ching Chapter 19: 绝圣弃智. Read the original Chinese, translation, AI reflection, key concepts, and citation guidance.

Laozi, Tao Te Ching, Chapter 19, "绝圣弃智", laotzu.ai: https://www.laotzu.ai/ber/chapters/19/

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Original

绝圣弃智，民利百倍；绝仁弃义，民复孝慈；绝巧弃利，盗贼无有。
此三者以为文不足，故令有所属：见素抱朴，少私寡欲。

Asuɣel

绝圣弃智，民利百倍；绝仁弃义，民复孝慈；绝巧弃利，盗贼无有。
此三者以为文不足，故令有所属：见素抱朴，少私寡欲。

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