This chapter teaches that artificial constructs like wisdom, virtue, and profit-seeking create separation and harm. True benefit comes from simplicity, naturalness, and reducing self-centered desires.
Key Concepts
绝圣
抱朴
寡欲
返璞归真
Cite This Chapter
Laozi, Tao Te Ching, Chapter 19, "Abandon Sagacity, Discard Wisdom", laotzu.ai: https://www.laotzu.ai/tr/chapters/19/
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Abandon sagacity, discard wisdom, and the people benefit a hundredfold. Abandon benevolence, discard righteousness, and the people return to filial piety and compassion. Abandon cleverness, discard profit, and there will be no thieves or robbers. These three are not enough as cultural ornaments; therefore let the people have something to hold to: see the unadorned, embrace the uncarved wood, reduce selfishness, diminish desires.
Derin tefekkur
Bu bölüm ne hakkında?
This chapter teaches that artificial constructs like wisdom, virtue, and profit-seeking create separation and harm. True benefit comes from simplicity, naturalness, and reducing self-centered desires.
Bunun benimle ne ilgisi var?
In my life, I often strive for knowledge, status, and gain, but this reminds me that overcomplication leads to anxiety. Letting go of these pursuits can bring deeper peace and connection.
Bugün ne yapmalıyım?
Today, I will identify one unnecessary desire or clever plan and set it aside, focusing on a simple, present-moment action like a quiet walk or a heartfelt conversation.
If we could renounce our sageness and discard our wisdom, it would be better for the people a hundredfold. If we could renounce our benevolence and discard our righteousness, the people would again become filial and kindly. If we could renounce our artful contrivances and discard our (scheming for) gain, there would be no thieves nor robbers.
AI Modern
Abandon sagacity, discard wisdom, and the people benefit a hundredfold. Abandon benevolence, discard righteousness, and the people return to filial piety and compassion. Abandon cleverness, discard profit, and there will be no thieves or robbers. These three are not enough as cultural ornaments; therefore let the people have something to hold to: see the unadorned, embrace the uncarved wood, reduce selfishness, diminish desires.
Tefekkurum
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