Chapter 45

大成若缺

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Tao Te Ching Chapter 45: 大成若缺. Read the original Chinese, translation, AI reflection, key concepts, and citation guidance.

Key Concepts

  • 成缺
  • 清静

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大成若缺,其用不弊。大盈若冲,其用不穷。
大直若屈,大巧若拙,大辩若讷。
躁胜寒,静胜热。清静为天下正。
大成若缺,其用不弊。大盈若冲,其用不穷。
大直若屈,大巧若拙,大辩若讷。
躁胜寒,静胜热。清静为天下正。

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