IMG: Title - TAO TE CHING, A New Translation by Akrishi
 
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Chapter 81
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IMG: Chinese text - 81.1
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81.1.1 True speech is not sweet.
Sweet speech is not true.
81.1.2 The knower (of true knowledge) is not (broadly) learned.
The (extensively) learned does not know (true knowledge).
81.1.3 Those good (at knowledge) do not debate.
Those who debate are not good (at knowledge).
81.2.1 The sage does not accumulate (wealth).
81.2.2 Having (live) for others, he gets more.
81.2.3 Having give to others, he (gains) more and more.
81.3.1 The way of heaven,
is to benefit (all things) and do not harm (them).
81.3.2 The Tao of man,
is to do (things) while not striving.
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