老子 By: Laozi
"Laozi's work is a timeless philosophical masterpiece that delves deeply into the nature of existence, governance, and the way of the universe. The simplicity and clarity of his teachings make it accessible to readers of all backgrounds, and the wisdom contained within his words is as relevant today as it was when the book was first written. Laozi's insights into the power of humility, yielding, and the harmony of opposites provide a refreshing perspective on life and offer practical advice for navigating the complexities of the world. A must-read for anyone interested in Eastern philosophy and personal growth." First Page: 第一章道可道，非常道。名可名，非常名。無名天地之始，有名萬物之母。故常無欲，以觀其妙；常有欲，以觀其徼。此兩者同出而異名，同謂之玄，玄之又玄，眾妙之門。第二章天下皆知美之為美，斯惡已。皆知善之為善，斯不善已。故有無相生，難易相成，長短相較，高下相傾，音聲相和，前後相隨。是以聖人處無為之事，行不言之教；萬物作焉而不辭，生而不有，為而不恃，功成而弗居。夫唯弗居，是以不去。第三章不尚賢，使民不爭；不貴難得之貨，使民不為盜；不見可欲，使民心不亂。是以聖人之治，虛其心，實其腹，弱其志，強其骨。常使民無知無欲。使夫智者不敢為也。為無為，則無不治。第四章道沖而用之或不盈，淵兮似萬物之宗；挫其銳，解其紛，和其光，同其塵，湛兮似或存。吾不知誰之子，象帝之先。第五章天地不仁，以萬物為芻狗；聖人不仁，以百姓為芻狗。天地之間，其猶橐籥乎﹖虛而不屈，動而愈出。多言數窮，不如守中。第六章谷神不死，是謂玄牝。玄牝之門，是謂天地根。綿綿若存，用之不勤。第七章天長地久。天地所以能長且久者，�... Continue reading book >>

老子 By: Laozi

"Laozi's work is a timeless philosophical masterpiece that delves deeply into the nature of existence, governance, and the way of the universe. The simplicity and clarity of his teachings make it accessible to readers of all backgrounds, and the wisdom contained within his words is as relevant today as it was when the book was first written. Laozi's insights into the power of humility, yielding, and the harmony of opposites provide a refreshing perspective on life and offer practical advice for navigating the complexities of the world. A must-read for anyone interested in Eastern philosophy and personal growth."

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第一章道可道，非常道。名可名，非常名。無名天地之始，有名萬物之母。故常無欲，以觀其妙；常有欲，以觀其徼。此兩者同出而異名，同謂之玄，玄之又玄，眾妙之門。第二章天下皆知美之為美，斯惡已。皆知善之為善，斯不善已。故有無相生，難易相成，長短相較，高下相傾，音聲相和，前後相隨。是以聖人處無為之事，行不言之教；萬物作焉而不辭，生而不有，為而不恃，功成而弗居。夫唯弗居，是以不去。第三章不尚賢，使民不爭；不貴難得之貨，使民不為盜；不見可欲，使民心不亂。是以聖人之治，虛其心，實其腹，弱其志，強其骨。常使民無知無欲。使夫智者不敢為也。為無為，則無不治。第四章道沖而用之或不盈，淵兮似萬物之宗；挫其銳，解其紛，和其光，同其塵，湛兮似或存。吾不知誰之子，象帝之先。第五章天地不仁，以萬物為芻狗；聖人不仁，以百姓為芻狗。天地之間，其猶橐籥乎﹖虛而不屈，動而愈出。多言數窮，不如守中。第六章谷神不死，是謂玄牝。玄牝之門，是謂天地根。綿綿若存，用之不勤。

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