Chapter 7

天长地久

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Tao Te Ching Chapter 7: 天长地久. Read the original Chinese, translation, AI reflection, key concepts, and citation guidance.

Key Concepts

  • 无私
  • 长久
  • 后身
  • 天地

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天长地久。天地所以能长且久者,以其不自生,故能长生。
是以圣人后其身而身先,外其身而身存。非以其无私邪?故能成其私。
天长地久。天地所以能长且久者,以其不自生,故能长生。
是以圣人后其身而身先,外其身而身存。非以其无私邪?故能成其私。

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