Chapter 72

民不畏威

威自知自爱

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Tao Te Ching Chapter 72: 民不畏威. Read the original Chinese, translation, AI reflection, key concepts, and citation guidance.

Laozi, Tao Te Ching, Chapter 72, "民不畏威", laotzu.ai: https://www.laotzu.ai/or/chapters/72/

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民不畏威，则大威至。
无狎其所居，无厌其所生。夫唯不厌，是以不厌。
是以圣人自知不自见，自爱不自贵。故去彼取此。

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民不畏威，则大威至。
无狎其所居，无厌其所生。夫唯不厌，是以不厌。
是以圣人自知不自见，自爱不自贵。故去彼取此。

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