Chapter 66

江海所以能为百谷王者

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Tao Te Ching Chapter 66: 江海所以能为百谷王者. Read the original Chinese, translation, AI reflection, key concepts, and citation guidance.

Key Concepts

  • 不争
  • 百谷王
  • 身后

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Laozi, Tao Te Ching, Chapter 66, "江海所以能为百谷王者", laotzu.ai: https://www.laotzu.ai/or/chapters/66/

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江海所以能为百谷王者,以其善下之,故能为百谷王。
是以欲上民,必以言下之;欲先民,必以身后之。
是以圣人处上而民不重,处前而民不害。是以天下乐推而不厌。
以其不争,故天下莫能与之争。
江海所以能为百谷王者,以其善下之,故能为百谷王。
是以欲上民,必以言下之;欲先民,必以身后之。
是以圣人处上而民不重,处前而民不害。是以天下乐推而不厌。
以其不争,故天下莫能与之争。

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