Chapter 36

将欲歙之

微明柔弱刚强阴阳

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Tao Te Ching Chapter 36: 将欲歙之. Read the original Chinese, translation, AI reflection, key concepts, and citation guidance.

Laozi, Tao Te Ching, Chapter 36, "将欲歙之", laotzu.ai: https://www.laotzu.ai/kn/chapters/36/

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Original

将欲歙之，必固张之；将欲弱之，必固强之；将欲废之，必固兴之；将欲夺之，必固与之。是谓微明。
柔弱胜刚强。鱼不可脱于渊，国之利器不可以示人。

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