Chapter 76

人之生也柔弱

柔弱坚强生死

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Tao Te Ching Chapter 76: 人之生也柔弱. Read the original Chinese, translation, AI reflection, key concepts, and citation guidance.

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Original

人之生也柔弱，其死也坚强。万物草木之生也柔脆，其死也枯槁。
故坚强者死之徒，柔弱者生之徒。
是以兵强则灭，木强则折。强大处下，柔弱处上。

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人之生也柔弱，其死也坚强。万物草木之生也柔脆，其死也枯槁。
故坚强者死之徒，柔弱者生之徒。
是以兵强则灭，木强则折。强大处下，柔弱处上。

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