Chapter 18

大道废

大道仁义社会退化

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Tao Te Ching Chapter 18: 大道废. Read the original Chinese, translation, AI reflection, key concepts, and citation guidance.

Laozi, Tao Te Ching, Chapter 18, "大道废", laotzu.ai: https://www.laotzu.ai/pa/chapters/18/

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Original

大道废，有仁义；智慧出，有大伪；六亲不和，有孝慈；国家昏乱，有忠臣。

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大道废，有仁义；智慧出，有大伪；六亲不和，有孝慈；国家昏乱，有忠臣。

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