Chapter 17

太上

治国无为自然领导力

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Tao Te Ching Chapter 17: 太上. Read the original Chinese, translation, AI reflection, key concepts, and citation guidance.

Laozi, Tao Te Ching, Chapter 17, "太上", laotzu.ai: https://www.laotzu.ai/or/chapters/17/

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Original

太上，下知有之；其次，亲而誉之；其次，畏之；其次，侮之。信不足焉，有不信焉。
悠兮其贵言。功成事遂，百姓皆谓我自然。

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太上，下知有之；其次，亲而誉之；其次，畏之；其次，侮之。信不足焉，有不信焉。
悠兮其贵言。功成事遂，百姓皆谓我自然。

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