Chapter 72, Tao Te Ching (Dao De Jing) by Lao Tzu (Laozi): 16 English Translations, Commentary, Links, Taoism, Index, Concordance, En Espanol, Pinyin Romanization (original) (raw)
Tao Te Ching(Dao De Jing)
Classic of the Way and Virtue
By Lao Tzu (Laozi)
Compiled and Indexed by Michael P. Garofalo
Green Way Research, Valley Spirit Center, Gushen Grove Notebooks, Vancouver, Washington
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Chapter 72
Tao Te Ching(Dao De Jing) by Lao Tzu
Classic Book (Ching) about the Tao (Way, Nature, Patterns, Processes) and Te (Virtue, Potency, Power, Integrity, Wise Person, Sage)
Concordance: Indexing, Search Terms, Topics, Themes, Subjects, Words
English and Chinese (Wade-Giles) Terms: Acceptance, Arrive or Reach (chih), Be Humble, Burden (yen), Cherish Yourself, Choose or Prefer (ch'�), Conservative, Discard or Leave (ch'�), Distinguish (kuei), Don't be Narrow, Don't Bother Others, Dread, Confidence, Dwelling or Home (ch�), Ethics, Exalt or Treasure (kuei), Fear of Power, Fear or Dread (wei), Government, Great (ta), Hidden, Holy (sh�ng) Man (j�n), House, Household, Humility, Inner (tz'u), Interference, Know Yourself, Leadership, Letting Go, Livelihood, Love or Cherish (ai), Openness, Oppress or Burden (yen), Oppression, People (min), Quietism, Recognize Your Attributes, Respect Yourself, Respectful, Restraint, Restrict (hsia), Revolt, Ruler, Sage, Self Development, Selflessness, Self-Respect, Show Off, Show or Display (chien), Skills, Squeeze or Restrict (hsia), Threats or Punishment (wei), Wise Person, Wonder, 愛巳
T�rminos en Espa�ol: Acariciar Ti Mismo, Acaricie, Aceptaci�n, Amenazas, Amor, Aoret�n, Carga,Cargar, Casa, Confianza, Conservador,Dejar, Descartar, Desinter�s,Distinguir, Elige, Exalto,Fanfarr�n, Franqueza, Gente, Gobierno,Habilidades, Hogar, Hogar, Humilidad, Interior, Liderazgo,Llegada, Llegar, Maravilla,Medios de Vida, Miedo, Mostrar, No molestar a los Dem�s, Oculto, Opresi�n, Oprimir, Pavor,Peso, Prefiere, Reconocen su Atributos, Restringir, Respeto a Ti Mismo, Respetuoso, Restricci�n, Restringir, Sabio Hombre, Salvia, Sancionar Grande, Santo, Seguir Adelante, Terror, Tesoro, Vivienda
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English Language Translations of the Tao Te Ching
"If the people do not fear the dreadful, the great dreadful will come, surely.
Let them not deem their lives narrow.
Let them not deem their lot wearisome.
When it is not deemed wearisome, then it will not be wearisome.
Therefore the holy man knows himself but does not display himself.
He holds himself dear but does not honor himself.
Thus he discards the latter and chooses the former."
- Translated by D. T. Suzuki and Paul Carus, 1913, Chapter 72
"Be not irate should others fail to be awed by your attributes.
Having true importance, circumstances will ultimately bring proper recognition.
Imprison them not -
Harass and oppress them not,
Treating them compassionately,
You, in turn, will be so treated.
Thus the Sage,
Knowing his own power,
Does not overtly display it.
Loving himself,
Does not exalt himself.
Rejecting external sensuousness,
He accepts the powers within his being."
- Translated byAlan B. Taplow, 1982, Chapter 72
"When people are not afraid of the power of the Tao then the great power will be at its height.
The vessel (body) will not be restricted.
Inhabit a vessel free of restrictions.
It gives life.
For this exact reason the masters do not go beyond their limits.
They do not go beyond their limits.
The sage naturally perceives and does not have opinions.
They naturally express humanity in their actions and do not give preference to themselves.
They are able to discard giving preference to themselves and take hold of expressing humanity in their actions."
- Translated by Alan Sheets and Barbara Tovey, 2002, Chapter 72
"When the people are not afraid of the ruler, the ruler is in the most danger.
Do not bother the people, do not suppress the people.
Only when you do not suppress the people, will they not be annoyed with you.
So, the great men understood everything but did not let themselves be known.
They valued their lives but did not let themselves be worshipped.
Therefore, keep the former and discard the latter."
- Translated by Xiaolin Yang, Chapter 72
"When the people do not fear what they ought to fear,
that which is their great dread will come on them.
Let them not thoughtlessly indulge themselves in their ordinary life;
Let them not act as if weary of what that life depends on.
It is by avoiding such indulgence that such weariness does not arise.
Therefore the sage knows these things of himself, but does not parade his knowledge;
Loves, but does not appear to set a value on, himself.
And thus he puts the latter alternative away and makes choice of the former."
- Translated by James Legge, 1891, Chapter 72
"When the people do not fear what is majestic,
Great Majesty will soon visit them.
Do not limit their dwellings
nor suppress their livelihoods.
Simply because you do not oppress them,
they will not grow tired of you.
For this reason,
Sages are self-aware,
but do not flaunt themselves;
they are self-focused,
but do not glorify themselves.
They out-grow the one and adopt the other."
- Translated by Jerry C. Welch, 1998, Chapter 72
"When people dread not the powers that be,
A greater dread is on the way.
Encroach not on their domain;
Do not burden down their lives.
Only of those who bear bearing
Will the people bear the burden.
This is why wise men who govern
Know themselves, show themselves not,
Conserve themselves, esteem themselves not:
Rejecting these, preferring those."
- Translated by Moss Roberts, 2001, Chapter 72
"When the people do not fear worldly power
a greater power will arrive
Don't limit the view of yourself
Don't despise the conditions of your birth
Don't resist the natural course of your life
In this way you will never weary of this world
The Sage knows himself, but not as himself he loves himself,
but not as himself he honors himself, but not as himself
Thus, he discards the view of his own self
and chooses the view of the universe"
- Translated by Jonathan Star, 2001, Chapter 72
"He who lives with fear cannot become strong.
The strength of consciousness can be gained only if one lives without fear.
So rid yourself of the ability to despise others!
He who despises others is despicable before Tao!
Rid yourself of violence in relations with others!
He who does violence to others will be subjected to violence.
Renounce the ability to deceive people!
He who deceives others deceives himself.
Live in love!
Do not strive to show yourself off!
The wise who cognized his Higher Essence is not engaged in self-admiration
and does not elevate himself over others.
He who got rid of egocentrism gains the possibility to achieve Tao."
- Translated by Mikhail Nilolenko, Chapter 72
"Unless the people stand in awe of the authority over them,
A greater authority will soon take over.
Let them manage their own domestic affairs for themselves;
Let them work according to their own dispositions.
If you do not oppress them, they will not be oppressed.
Therefore, the Sage knows himself
But does not reveal himself.
He respects himself
Without being arrogant.
Thus he discards one and chooses the other."
- Translated by Keith H. Seddon, Chapter 72
"When people revolt,
Governmental prestige ends.
The ruler should always bear this in mind:
Never narrow the roads of life;
Never cause people to be dissatisfied with their existence.
For, satisfied with life,
None would revolt against the government.
The moral for the ruler is:
Know one's own shortcomings
Instead of being occupied with one's own views.
Appreciate others' appreciation
Instead of imposing one's self upon others.
That is how the wise person makes choices."
- Translated by Qixuan Liu, Chapter 72
"The limits of the greatest fear have been reached
when the people cease to fear that which is to be feared.
Neither regard your lot as mean,
nor despise the conditions of your birth,
for that which is not despised arouses no disgust.
Hence although the Holy Man knows himself he makes no display;
although he loves himself he seeks no reputation.
On this account he rejects the one while clinging to the other."
- Translated byC. Spurgeon Medhurst, 1905, Chapter 72
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Simple Taoism: A Guide to Living in Balance
By Alexander Simkins.
The Tao of Daily Life: The Mysteries of the Orient Revealed
By Derek Lin.
Everyday Tao: Living with Balance and Harmony
By Ming-Dao Deng.
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By Benjamin Hoff.
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By Ming-Dao Deng.
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Translated by Thomas Cleary.
"When the people do not fear your might
Then your might has truly become great.
Don't interfere with their household affairs.
Don't oppress their livelihood.
If you don't oppress them they won't feel oppressed.
Thus the sage understands herself
But does not show herself.
Loves herself
But does not prize herself.
Therefore she lets go of that
And takes this."
- Translated byCharles Muller, Chapter 72
"When the people stop fearing the fearsome something truly fearsome will descend upon them.
Don't hem them in and choke their lives with oppression.
That's all.
Just let them be, and they'll never tire of you.
A sage sees through himself without revealing himself,
loves himself without exalting himself,
always ignores that and chooses this."
- Translated byDavid Hinton, Chapter 72
"People are not afraid of punishment, yet capital punishment is enforced.
Do not force people into moving.
Do not weary people of living.
Hence, only non-interference prevents people from becoming weary.
Therefore, Sage rulers were aware of self but not self-displaying;
self-respecting but not self-exalting.
He eliminated the former and supplied the later."
- Translated by Zi-chang Tang, Chapter 72
"When the people have no more fear of oppression; that is when oppressive forces will overtake them.
Do not restrict the people in their dwellings.
Do not oppress the people with heavy taxes and burdens.
If you do not wear the people out, they will not weary of you.
Therefore it is that sages know themselves well, but this self-knowledge is not displayed for all to see.
The sage respects himself, but does not try to become admired.
He will choose self-knowledge and love, and set conceit and opinion aside."
- Translated by John Dicus, 2002, Chapter 72
"When the people do not fear the force of the ruler,
Something forceful and terrible would happen.
Don't force the people out of their houses,
Don't block their way of livelihood.
Only by not oppressing the people, can one make the people feel no oppression.
Therefore the sage seeks for self-knowledge, not for self-parade, for self-love, not for self-importance.
So, self-parade and self-importance should be abandoned and self-knowledge and self-love should be kept."
- Translated by Ren Jiyu, 1985, Chapter 72
"If people do not fear the awesome, something more awful is imminent. But do not be disrespectful of their dwellings. If not oppressed, they will not press. That is why the Sage knows himself but does not reveal himself. He has self-respect, but does not seek recognition. Hence, he rejects one and takes the other." - Translated by Tam C. Gibbs, 1981, Chapter 72
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By Hu Xuzehi
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Annotated translation by Victor Mair
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By Ha Poong Kim
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By Hans-Georg Moeller
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By Roger T. Ames and David T. Hall
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By Wes Burgess
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By Arthur Waley
"When people lose their fear of power
Then great power has indeed arrived.
Do not intrude on the people's material living.
Do not despise their spiritual lives, either.
If you respect them, you will be respected.
Therefore the Sage knows himself,
But he is not opinionated.
He loves himself, but he is not arrogant.
He lets go of conceit and opinion, and embraces self-knowledge and love."
- Translated byJohn R. Mabry, Chapter 72
A Chinese Language Version of Chapter 72 of the Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu Anoteon my style of displaying the Chinese characters of the Tao Te Ching
民不畏威.
則大威至.
無狎其所居, 無厭其所生.
夫唯不厭.
是以不厭.
是以聖人自知不自見.
自愛不自貴.
故去彼取此.
- Chinese characters, Tao Te Ching, Chapter 72
min pu wei wei.
ts� ta wei chih.
wu hsia ch'i so ch�, wu yen ch'i so sh�ng.
fu wei pu yen.
shih yi pu yen.
shih yi sh�ng j�n tzu chih pu tzu chien.
tzu ai pu tzu kuei.
ku ch'� pi ch'� tz'u.
- Wade-Giles Romanization, Tao Te Ching, Chapter 72
Audio Version in Chinese of Chapter 72 of the Tao Te Ching
min bu wei wei,
ze da wei zhi.
wu xia qi suo ju, wu yan qi suo sheng.
fu wei bu yan.
shi yi bu yan.
shi yi sheng ren zi zhi bu zi xian.
zi ai bu zi gui.
gu qu bi qu ci.
- Pinyin Romanization, Daodejing, Chapter 72
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"The master�s sense of wonder is constant, like a d�j� vu that never ends.
He realizes this wonder is missing from others, but leaves them be unless they ask for help.
Having no self, he understands them.
If he would push or prod, they would distance themselves.
He has let go of the idea that people can be helped."
- Translated byDavid Bullen, Chapter 72
"When people have nothing to lose,
Then revolution will result.
Do not take away their lands,
And do not destroy their livelihoods;
If your burden is not heavy they will not shirk it.
Gentle rulers maintain themselves but exact no tribute,
Value themselves but require no honors,
Ignore appearance and accept substance."
- Translated by Peter Merel, Chapter 72
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"If people are not awestruck by that authority which rightly claims their awe,
Be sure a greater fear, the fear of death, will not let them escape.
But do not confine them within narrow walls,
Not interfere with their lot;
If you refrain from despising them, you will not be despised by them.
Thus it is with the Sage:
He knows himself, yet makes no parade of himself.
He loves himself, yet does not overrate himself.
Indeed, he disregards That and nurtures This."
- Translated by Herman Ould, 1946, Chapter 72
"If the people have no fear of their ruling authority, still greater fear will come.
Be sure not to give them too narrow a dwelling;
Nor make their living scanty.
Only when their dwelling place is no longer narrow will their dissatisfaction come to an end."
- Translated by Ch'u Ta-Kao, 1904, Chapter 72
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"When the people do not fear the authority of the sovereign,
The supreme authority arrives.
They are neither contented in their abodes,
Nor satisfied with their lives.
Only because they are not satisfied,
They cannot be suppressed.
Therefore the sage
Knows himself but does not show himself,
Cherishes himself but does not exalt himself.
Therefore he discards that and takes this."
- Translated by Ha Poong Kim, Chapter 72
"People who do not fear punishment cannot be controlled.
People who fear punishment tempt everyone to oppress them.
Therefore proceed without fear.
Proceed without fixed purposes:
those purposes with be turned into threats.
Be as wide as the sky,
and just as stormy or as calm."
- Translated by Crispin Starwell, Chapter 72
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Translated by Eva Wong
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Translated by Philip Ivahoe
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By James Miller
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Translated by Stephen Bokencamp
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By Livia Kohn
"When the people fear no power,
Then great power has indeed arrived.
Do not disturb them in their dwellings,
Do not weary them in their living.
It is because you do not weary (pu yen) them,
That they are not wearied of you.
Therefore the sage knows himself (tzu chih),
But does not see himself (tzu chien).
He loves himself (tzu ai),
But does not exalt himself (tzu kuei).
Therefore he leaves that and takes this."
- Translated byEllen Chen, 1989, Chapter 72
"When people do not fear the might of retribution,
Something mighty will imminently arrive.
Abstain from enforcing uneasiness where they live,
Abstain from going away from where they derive.
Only when they do not leave,
Can they return.
Therefore, Sages seek fro self-understanding rather than self-ostentation,
For self-love rather than self-importance.
Thus, they let go of the latter and choose the former."
Translated by Hu Xuezhi, 2005, Chapter 72
"The sage retains a sense of awe, and of propriety.
He does not intrude into others' homes;
does not harass them,
nor interfere without request,
unless they damage others.
So it is that they return to him.
Though the sage knows himself
he makes no show of it;
he has self-respect, but is not arrogant,
for he develops the ability to let go of that
which he no longer needs."
- Translated by Stan Rosenthal, 1984, Chapter 72
Tao Te Ching
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"When people dread not the powers that be,
A greater dread is on the way.
Encroach not on their domain;
Do not burden down their lives.
Only of those who bear bearing
Will the people bear the burden.
This is why wise men who govern
Know themselves, show themselves not,
Conserve themselves, esteem themselves not:
Rejecting these, preferring those."
- Translated byMoss Roberts, Chapter 72
"The Wise One does not act without the inner urge.
He does not interfere with other people affairs,
He takes to arms only in defense.
Although he knows his value very well,
The Wise One does not exalt his personality.
He gives great respect o himself,
But does not expect the same from others.
He lets the course of actions of life to flow,
When they do not touch him in any way.
He intervenes only when actions,
Have significance for his life."
- Translated by Sarbatoare, Chapter 72
"When the people no longer fear your power,
It is a sign that a greater power is coming.
Interfere not lightly with their dwelling,
Nor lay heavy burdens upon their livelihood.
Only when you cease to weary them,
They will cease to be wearied of you.
Therefore, the Sage knows himself,
But makes no show of himself,
Loves himself,
But does not exalt himself.
He prefers what is within to what is without."
- Translated byJohn C. H. Wu, Chapter 72
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"If the people do not dread majesty,
Then great majesty will come to them.
Let them guard the innermost of their dwellings,
Let them press towards the innermost of their life.
The Master indeed is not bound,
That is why he is not bound.
That is how the self-controlled man knows the Self and perceives the not-Self.
He loves the Self, and honours the not-Self.
Therefore he passes away from the latter and takes hold of the former."
- Translated by Isabella Mears, 1916, Chapter 72
"When people have no fear of force,
Then (as is the common practice) great force descends upon them.
Despise not their dwellings,
Dislike not their progeny.
Because you do not dislike them,
You will not be disliked yourself.
Therefore the Sage knows himself, but does not show himself,
Loves himself, but does not exalt himself.
Therefore he rejects the one (force) and accepts the other (gentility)."
- Translated byLin Yutang, 1948, Chapter 72
"When the people do not fear what is majestic,
Great Majesty will soon visit them.
Do not limit their dwellings
nor suppress their livelihoods.
Simply because you do not oppress them,
they will not grow tired of you.
For this reason,
Sages are self-aware,
but do not flaunt themselves;
they are self-focused,
but do not glorify themselves.
They out-grow the one and adopt the other."
- Translated by Jerry C. Welch, 1998, Chapter 72
"Do not be irritated when people do not recognize your importance;
For if you are really important, sooner or later circumstances will force them to recognize it.
Do not treat them contemptuously nor despise them;
For only when you do not despise them will they not despise you.
Although the intelligent man knows his own importance,
He does not require that others recognize it;
and he esteems himself for what he is,
But does not insist that others esteem him.
He does not seek to be esteemed by others because he recognizes his self-esteem as sufficient."
Translated by Archie J. Bahm, 1958, Chapter 72
"Upon those who defy authority
It shall be visited,
But not behind prison walls
Nor through oppression of their kin;
Men sanely led
Are not led by duress.
To know yourself and not show yourself,
To think well of yourself and not tell of yourself,
Be that your no and your yes."
- Translated by Witter Bynner, 1944, Chapter 72
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"When people to the dreadful give no heed,
On them will come what is their greatest dread;
Then narrow not the dwelling place they need,
Do not depreciate the life they lead,
For from dislike of things dislike is bred.
Therefore the one who knows himself, the sage,
Of what he is himself makesno display,
He loves himself, indeed, from youth to age,
But self-esteem does not his mind engage,
He chooses that and this he puts away."
- Translated by Isaac Winter Heysinger, 1903, Chapter 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."
- Translated by John Worldpeace, Chapter 72
"Wenn die Leute das Schreckliche nicht f�rchten, dann kommt der gro�e Schrecken.
Macht nicht eng ihre Wohnung und nicht verdrie�lich ihr Leben.
Denn nur dadurch, da� sie nicht in der Enge leben, wird ihr Leben nicht verdrie�lich.
Also auch der Berufene: Er erkennt sich selbst, aber er will nicht scheinen.
Er liebt sich selbst, aber er sucht nicht Ehre f�r sich.
Er entfernt das andere und nimmt dieses."
- Translated by Richard Wilhelm, 1911, Chapter 72
"Die Wechselwirkung alles Geschehens
Wenn die Menschen das Grauen nicht f�rchten,
�berf�llt sie das Grauen.
Aber man trage das Grauen nicht in ihre Heimstatt
und mache ihnen das Leben nicht verdrie�lich.
Nie werden sie verdrie�lich,
wenn man ihnen das Leben nicht verg�llt.
Obwohl der Weyse seinen Wert kennt,
tr�gt er ihn nicht zur Schau.
Obwohl er um seine W�rde wei�, beansprucht er keineEhre.
Er wei� zwar um seine M�glichkeiten,
bleibt aber in seinen Grenzen."
- Translated by Rudolf Backofen, 1949, Chapter 72
"When men fear not that which is to be feared, that which they fear cometh upon them.
Let them not live, without thought, the superficial life.
Let them not weary of the Spring of Life!
By avoiding the superficial life, this weariness cometh not upon them.
These things the wise man knoweth, not showeth: he loveth himself, without isolating his value.
He accepts the former and rejects the latter."
- Translated by Aleister Crowley, 1918, Chapter 72
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"When men do not have a right fear of present dangers, they run into extremes of peril.
Let them beware of enlarging the house, being wary of present conditions.
If they do not despise it, no such weariness will arise.
This is why the Sage, while possessed of self-knowledge, does not parade himself.
He loves, but does not value himself highly.
Thus he can put away pride, and is content."
- Translated by Walter Gorn Old, 1904, Chapter 72
"When people become overly bold, then disaster will soon arrive.
Do not meddle with people's livelihoods;
If you respect them, they will in turn respect you.
Therefore, the Master knows herself but is not arrogant.
She loves herself but also loves others.
This is how she is able to make appropriate choices."
- Translated by John H. McDonald, 1996, Chapter 72
"When the people have no more fear of oppression; that is when oppressive forces will overtake them. Do not restrict the people in their dwellings. Do not oppress the people with heavy taxes and burdens. If you do not wear the people out, they will not weary of you. Therefore it is that sages know themselves well, but this self-knowledge is not displayed for all to see. The sage respects himself, but does not try to become admired. He will choose self-knowledge and love, and set conceit and opinion aside." - Translated by Rivenrock, Chapter 72
"Lorsque le peuple ne craint pas les choses redoutables, ce qu'il y a de plus redoutable la mort vient fondre sur lui.
Gardez-vous de vous trouver � l'�troit dans votre demeure, gardez-vous de vous d�go�ter de votre sort.
Je ne me d�go�te point du mien, c'est pourquoi il ne m'inspire point de d�go�t.
De l� vient que le Saint se conna�t lui-m�me et ne se met point en lumi�re; il se m�nage et ne se prise point.
C'est pourquoi il laisse ceci et adopte cela."
- Translated by Stanislas Julien, 1842, Chapter 72
Spanish Language Versions of the Tao Te Ching (Daodejing) Tao Te Ching en Espa�ol
Lao Ts� Tao Te Ching 
Tao Te Ching Traducido por Stephen Mitchell, versi�n espa�ola
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Spanish Language Translations of the Tao Te Ching
"Cuando el pueblo no teme al poder,
es cuando ese poder mas los amenaza.
No condenarlos en casas estrechas,
No atosigarlos en sus trabajos.
No permitir la pena y as� no habr� sufrimiento.
por eso, el sabio se conoce
pero no se exhibe.
Se respeta a s� mismo
pero no es arrogante.
Deja esto y sigue aquello."
- Translation fromWikisource, 2013, Cap�tulo 72
"Cuando a los hombres les falta el sentido del temor, suceder� un desastre.
No entremeterse en sus casas, no atosigarlos en el trabajo.
Si no se interfiere, no se hastiar�n.
Por esto mismo, el sabio se conoce pero no se exhibe.
Se respeta a s� mismo, pero no es arrogante.
Abandona aquello y elige esto."
- Translated by Cristina Bosch, 2002, Cap�tulo 72
"Cuando la gente ya no teme tu poder es se�al de que est� llegando un gran poder.
No interfieras a la ligera en sus hogares, ni les impongas pesadas cargas.
S�lo si dejas de abatirlos, dejar�n de estar abatidos por tu causa.
Por ello, el Sabio se conoce a s� mismo, pero no se vanagloria; se ama a s� mismo, pero no se alaba.
Prefiere no que est� dentro a lo que est� fuera."
- Translated into English by John C. H. Wu,Spanish versionby Alfonso Colodr�n, 2007, Cap�tulo 72
"Si el pueblo no teme el peligro,
le amenaza el peor peligro.
No padezcas por tu casa estrecha,
no padezcas por tu vida pobre.
No permitas la pena y no la sufrir�s.
El sabio se, conoce
y no se exhibe.
Se ama a s� mismo
pero no se a recia.
Deja esto y sigue aquello."
- Translated by Anonymous, 2015, Cap�tulo 72
"Cuando el pueblo no respeta el poder, el poder est� por caer sobre �l.
Que nadie encuentre estrecha su casa.
Que nadie est� descontento con su vida.
Solamente si uno desea amargarse lleva una vida llena de amarguras.
Por eso el hombre sabio se conoce a s� mismo pero no se muestra.
Se quiere a s� mismo, pero no se exalta.
Prefiere lo que est� adentro a lo que est� afuera."
- Translation fromLogia Medio Dia, 2015, Tao Te Ching, Cap�tulo 72
"Si el pueblo pierde el miedo al poder,
aparecer� entonces un gran poder.
No se debe reducir su espacio vital,
ni agobiar su existencia.
S�lo si no se le agobia,
no manifestar� disgusto.
Por eso el sabio,
se conoce y no se axhibe,
se ama y no se ensalza.
rechaza lo uno y adopta lo otro."
- Translated by Juan Ignacio Preciado, 1978, Cap�tulo 72
"Est� en peligro el pueblo que no teme el peligro.
No se te haga estrecha tu morada, no te hast�e el lugar detu nacimiento;
si t� no quleres que te hast�e, �lno te hastiar�.
El sabio se conoce, pero no se exhibe;
se ama, pero no se aprecia.
Toma esto y deja aquello."
- Translated byCarmelo Elorduy, 2006, Cap�tulo 72
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