04道德经英译本85种-第377节
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No matter how straight a thing can be; still can be straightened。
The art of doing anything; can still be improved。
The one who has a good speech; he can do better。
What is moving can be improved。
Only that is not moving is complete in itself。
That is the base; the model and leads everything。
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When people follow the Tao Way;
Community's horses are in the field at work。
When people do not follow the Tao Way;
Community's horses are ready for war;
Thus; there is no work in the field。
There is no grater error; but wishes out of vanity。
There is no grater suffering; but lack of contempt。
There is no grater calamity; but greed。
Because for the one who doesn't have many wishes; nothing is missing;
He is contempt with what he has。
Not looking to obtain anything from anyone;
The field is thus cultivated。
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The knowledge has to come from the inside。
The human mind can take various forms。
Thus; without going out the world can be known;
Without looking out of the window; the sky can be known。
The more we look at the external forms; the less we know them。
The Wise Person will reach the destination
Even without starting the trip。
He can see the light without using his eyes。
He knows without doing any research。
He can do everything by being always at rest。
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Going on the path of the world; things are multiplying。
Going on the Tao Way; things are diminishing。
By having less and less things; the source of emptiness can be reached。
By movement; things are out of their natural way;
Thus; work is necessary to put them in balance。
On the Tao Way things are already in equilibrium;
Thus action isn't necessary。
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The Wise Person has no Ego; he identify himself with the universe。
He is equally good with good or bad people。
His virtue is goodness。
He is equally honest with honest and dishonest people。
His virtue is honesty。
He sees everybody equally; living simply and in harmony。
He is like a mother with her children。
In his heart he keeps the whole world。
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Coming into the world is getting out of the Tao Way。
The death time is the time of going back into Tao; into the rest。
The Wise Person knowing that doesn't disturb the harmony。
He waits to understand what is shown to him。
When light is shown; it is sure he is on the Tao Way;
All dangers are thus avoided。
Although he lives in the world; he is on the Tao Way; always at rest。
His death is no more but a continuation。
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The Tao Way creates all things; the Virtue (Te) maintains them。
Harmony is maintained by following the Tao Way;
Values are given to things when the Virtue (Te) is acquired。
By following the Virtue (Te) things grow and develop;
Things are taken care of; protected; what lives is fed。
Although everything is contained within Tao;
It looks like is completely empty。
The Wise Person is equally the same;
His virtue is in everything he does。
By not assuming any possession he is thus on the Tao Way。
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Tao is the cause of everything。
By knowing the cause; the effects could be known。
Even from the middle of manifestations; the cause could be seen。
Thus the Wise Person lives in harmony;
He doesn't take any front position thus he is protected
Thus all problems are avoided。
The Wise Person can see the cause of things。
Being able to see the cause he can know the manifestations。
Being soft it is his strength; expanding he is always in harmony。
This is the way he lives in eternity。
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By knowing the Tao Way; we can speak about。
If an advice is asked; I will say for you to follow the Tao Way。
Although the Tao Way is easy to follow;
Many people prefer to go on other ways out of ignorance。
Instead of using resources for life improvement
Some leaders use them for acquiring weapons。
When leaders are not responsible enough;
Population suffers country is impoverished。
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The Wise Person will carefully plant his plant…seeds;
He strongly builds his house;
Thus his careful and well…done actions
Will be examples for many generations to come。
By practicing the Tao Way for himself;
The Wise Person practices the Virtue (Te)。
Followed by a family; the Virtue brings prosperity;
Followed by a community; that community will flourish。
Followed by an entire country;
That country becomes a good example for other countries;
Followed by the whole world; the Virtue has universal value。
If a man followed Virtue; he is an example for his family;
When a family follows Virtue; it is an example for the community;
If a community follows Virtue; it is an example for the country;
If a country follows Virtue is an example for the whole world。
This can be proved by observation。
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He who follows the Tao Way is like a child。
He looks weak; but his pressure if firm。
He looks without power; but his movement is energetic。
He looks like has nothing to say;
But his words come always at the right time。
The Wise One is always in harmony;
Thus he is always in tone with the universe;
Being in tone with the universe he shines always。
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The one who speaks doesn't know;
The one who doesn't speak knows。
By closing the eyes; not hearing; not smelling;
Not touching; nor tasting; the senses are closed。
But a world of harmony it is opened in the mind。
The Wise Person is not concerned by friends;
enemies; glory or disgrace。
He reaches perfection by following the Tao Way。
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A country follows justice by a just code of laws。
A war is won by advanced knowledge of tactics。
A strong will makes a wish fulfilled。
Too many laws attract crimes;
Too much preparation for the war; brings war;
The multitude of wishes brings conflicts amongst people。
That is why the Wise One says:
〃Don't have too many laws
And the people will govern themselves。
Think of peace and the people won't suffer。
Live a simple life and people will live in harmony。〃
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When leaders do not install too many law restrictions;
People are happy;
Otherwise people are unhappy。
From greater abundance; poverty follows;
From greater poverty; abundance will arise。
Thus the middle way is the best。
The Wise Person follows the middle way;
He is himself a live example。
He does not push his will; thus people follow him;
Correct in actions; good results are achieved。
He follows discipline; but tolerant with others;
People will notice his contentment。
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To lead a country; modesty is necessary。
The Wise Person being reasonable; he is on the Tao Way。
Being on the Tao Way; he is accompanied by Virtue
In everything he does。
Thus he is successful in all undertakings。
He can even lead a country by his example。
He is qualified to lead because;
He follows the Way of the Heaven。
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A country is managed with great care。
When a country is managed with wisdom
The evil forces are weak。
Thus people won't feed the evil。
The Wise Person and his entourage
Do maintain the good among themselves。
In all they do the Virtue is present
Thus the world is continuous improved。
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A big country attracts everybody。
There many people will meet。
It is like the feminine spirit that attracts by submission。
One who submits leads in a subtle way。
In a similar way; a big country which
Does not show its pride and power
Will conquer the small countries without struggle。
If a small country submits becomes bigger
Thus the big country acquires more people
And the small country more space。
The gain is therefore mutual。
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The Tao way is the way of light。
For good people it is a treasure; the weak run away。
Good words will gain people's hearts;
By good deeds respect is obtained。
But the Tao Way is above all;
The one who can see it is truly bathes in light。
To choose a leader; not richness or human experience is necessary;
But his proficiency of the Tao Way is essential。
Why the ancient did appreciate those of the Tao Way?
Because they were loved by people!
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Good deeds are not done in a hurry;
Efficient work does not need great effort。
By small steps; what is little will grow;
And what is behind will eventually come in front。
Great expeditions start with a small step;
Great achievements have little beginnings;
The Wise Person is able to envisage future results;
In small steps; and humble beginnings。
Thus the Wise One following the Tao Way;
Starting with moderation; anything is achieved。
His works are thus solid and time lasting;
Because all it is done pat