Chapter 66

江海所以能为百谷王者

下不争百谷王身后

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Tao Te Ching Chapter 66: 江海所以能为百谷王者. Read the original Chinese, translation, AI reflection, key concepts, and citation guidance.

Laozi, Tao Te Ching, Chapter 66, "江海所以能为百谷王者", laotzu.ai: https://www.laotzu.ai/dz/chapters/66/

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Original

江海所以能为百谷王者，以其善下之，故能为百谷王。
是以欲上民，必以言下之；欲先民，必以身后之。
是以圣人处上而民不重，处前而民不害。是以天下乐推而不厌。
以其不争，故天下莫能与之争。

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