Chapter 60

治大国

烹小鲜治国不伤德交归

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Tao Te Ching Chapter 60: 治大国. Read the original Chinese, translation, AI reflection, key concepts, and citation guidance.

Laozi, Tao Te Ching, Chapter 60, "治大国", laotzu.ai: https://www.laotzu.ai/sat-Olck/chapters/60/

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治大国若烹小鲜。
以道莅天下，其鬼不神。非其鬼不神，其神不伤人。非其神不伤人，圣人亦不伤人。夫两不相伤，故德交归焉。

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治大国若烹小鲜。
以道莅天下，其鬼不神。非其鬼不神，其神不伤人。非其神不伤人，圣人亦不伤人。夫两不相伤，故德交归焉。

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