Chapter 48
A o Aiā'i le A'oa'o, Ua Tele Ai le Iloa
Quick Answer
Tao Te Ching Chapter 48: A o Aiā'i le A'oa'o, Ua Tele Ai le Iloa. Read the original Chinese, translation, AI reflection, key concepts, and citation guidance.
Key Concepts
- 为学
- 为道
- 无为
- 损
Cite This Chapter
Laozi, Tao Te Ching, Chapter 48, "A o Aiā'i le A'oa'o, Ua Tele Ai le Iloa", laotzu.ai: https://www.laotzu.ai/sm/chapters/48/
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Original
为学日益,为道日损。损之又损,以至于无为。无为而无不为。
取天下常以无事,及其有事,不足以取天下。
取天下常以无事,及其有事,不足以取天下。
Faaliliu
A o aiā'i le a'oa'o, ua tele ai le iloa. A o aiā'i le Tao, ua laiti ai le iloa. Ua laiti ai, ua laiti ai, seia aumaia le le faia. A o le le faia, ua uma uma le faia atoa. O le maua o le lalolagi e masani i le le popole, ma aua neila e le popole, e le lava le maua o le lalolagi.
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