Chapter 30

以道佐人主者

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Tao Te Ching Chapter 30: 以道佐人主者. Read the original Chinese, translation, AI reflection, key concepts, and citation guidance.

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  • 物壮则老

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以道佐人主者,不以兵强天下,其事好还。师之所处,荆棘生焉。大军之后,必有凶年。
善有果而已,不敢以取强。果而勿矜,果而勿伐,果而勿骄,果而不得已,果而勿强。
物壮则老,是谓不道,不道早已。
以道佐人主者,不以兵强天下,其事好还。师之所处,荆棘生焉。大军之后,必有凶年。
善有果而已,不敢以取强。果而勿矜,果而勿伐,果而勿骄,果而不得已,果而勿强。
物壮则老,是谓不道,不道早已。

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