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.

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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。

ᱵᱷᱟᱥᱟ ᱵᱚᱫᱚᱞ

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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