Chapter 8

上善若水

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Tao Te Ching Chapter 8: 上善若水. Read the original Chinese, translation, AI reflection, key concepts, and citation guidance.

Key Concepts

  • 不争
  • 上善
  • 柔弱

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上善若水。水善利万物而不争,处众人之所恶,故几于道。
居善地,心善渊,与善仁,言善信,政善治,事善能,动善时。夫唯不争,故无尤。
上善若水。水善利万物而不争,处众人之所恶,故几于道。
居善地,心善渊,与善仁,言善信,政善治,事善能,动善时。夫唯不争,故无尤。

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