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04道德经英译本85种-第614章

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  Confused people usually quit just short of
  success。
  Therefore; see experiences as
  the oneness of life from beginning to end
  and it will be impossible to fail。

  The sage is indifferent to desire:
  she does not accumulate possessions;
  she is unemotional regarding ideas;
  she focuses people on their oneness;
  she; by example; illuminates
  the path to peace and harmony
  but does not impose her will
  or foist her views on
  others。

  65

  From time immemorial the sage has not
  tried to teach oneness
  but has embedded peace and harmony
  in the openness of a simple life。

  Why is it so hard to rule?
  Because people are at one with their
  leaders。
  Leaders who use cleverness
  are confronted with more cleverness。
  Cleverness only manifests confusion。

  Those who flow in the peace and harmony of
  oneness
  lead without attempting cleverness
  and are a blessing to everyone。

  These too are distinctions;
  cleverness and non…action。

  Realizing these two are distinctions
  focuses one on the oneness of Infinity
  and away from confusion。

  Staying centered in the oneness that permeates
  Infinity
  manifests peace and harmony。

  66

  Why are the great oceans the rulers of all rivers?
  Because they occupy a lower space。

  Therefore; their humility lifts them up。

  If the sage is to manifest peace
  she must be humble in her speech。

  If she is to lead others
  she must follow them in harmony。

  When the sage leads;
  the people do not feel enslaved。
  When she stands above them;
  they feel at one with her。
  Because she is in harmony with others;
  they support her and never
  consider her a burden。

  She is not confused。
  Therefore; she does not contend with others
  and they do not contend with her。

  67

  Everyone says that Infinity is great
  but beyond comprehension because it is
  intangible。
  Since it is intangible; it seems non…existent。
  However; if it were not intangible it would
  have disintegrated before the world was
  born。

  Three things create peace and harmony。
  The first is a lack of distinctions。
  The second is simplicity。
  The third is oneness。

  With a lack of distinction; I can accept all things。
  With simplicity; I do not become confused with
  desire。
  With oneness; I can be at peace and in harmony
  with all things。

  In the world people always
  make distinctions between good and bad
  and become confused in judgment;
  desire possessions
  and become confused in wealth;
  forget their oneness
  and live in tension and conflict。

  Refuse to make distinctions and refuse to pass
  judgment
  and war and defense succumb to peace and
  harmony。

  68

  A warrior in harmony is not contemptuous of life。
  A prize fighter in harmony is not angry。
  A winner in harmony understands the
  oneness of winning and losing。
  An employer in harmony is at one with
  his employees。

  This is called non…distinction and indifference。
  It is known as being at peace and in harmony
  with others。
  It is the manifestation of the ultimate peace
  and harmony of Infinity。

  69

  There is a saying among generals;
  It is better not to begin the battle
  but to wait for the other side to begin。
  It is better to retreat a foot
  rather than advance an inch。

  This is called advancing
  while appearing to retreat;
  preparing to fight
  by concealing your power;
  winning the battle
  without engaging the enemy;
  and brandishing non…existent weapons。

  There is nothing worse than distinguishing others
  as enemies。
  By distinguishing others as enemies;
  I lose sight of my oneness
  and become confused in conflict and
  war。
  So when war seems imminent;
  the victor refuses to embrace killing。

  70

  My words are easy to understand
  and easy to put into practice;
  but unfortunately few people understand
  them or try to live by them。

  My thoughts have always existed;
  but since people are confused;
  they do not embrace them。
  Because people do not understand me;
  they are confused in conflict and war
  rather than living in peace and harmony。

  Those that acknowledge their
  oneness with Infinity are few。
  Those that call me crazy
  are applauded by others that are
  confused。

  Therefore; the sage is modest in her apparel;
  but carries the priceless jewel
  of peace and harmony in
  her heart。

  71

  Acknowledging oneness manifests peace。
  Acknowledging distinctions manifests confusion。

  If one is in harmony with disharmony;
  then one is at peace。
  The sage is at peace because she is
  not confused with the distinctions of
  harmony and disharmony。

  The sage is at one with Infinity。

  72

  When people are not in awe of the Infinite;
  they are overwhelmed by confusion。

  Do not violate another's space。
  Do not interfere with another's livelihood。

  If you do not violate their space
  or interfere with their livelihood;
  they will not separate
  themselves
  from you。

  The sage acknowledges herself but
  does not distinguish herself
  from others。

  She lives her reality
  but does not try to foist it on others。

  She makes her choices
  but is indifferent and unattached
  and therefore lives in peace and
  harmony。

  73

  A distinguishing man in his righteousness
  is prepared to kill or be killed in
  the name of righteousness。
  A non…distinguishing woman is indifferent
  and refuses to even consider killing。
  Both types of people occupy the world forever。
  They are one
  and undistinguished by Infinity。

  Infinity does not contend
  but through oneness overcomes all things。
  It does not speak but is the
  answer to all questions。
  It does not summons
  but all things are attracted to it。
  It makes no plans and has no goals
  but all things are manifested by it。

  The net of Infinity is all encompassing。
  The mesh is large
  yet nothing slips through。

  74

  When people are at one with Infinity;
  they have no fear of death
  and so they are indifferent to threats。

  When people are confused
  with the distinction of life and death;
  they fear death。

  If death is the penalty for breaking the law;
  the vast majority will be law abiding。

  There are always official executioners
  and they are at one with killing。

  If you try to take their place;
  it is the same as trying to cut wood
  in place of the master carpenter。

  If you try to take the master carpenter's place;
  you will only succeed in cutting
  your hands。

  75

  When the people of a nation are starving
  and without the basic necessities;
  it is because taxes are excessive。

  When the people
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