道德经英文版(俭欲第四十六)
~{ 天下有道,却走马以粪。天下无道,戎马生于郊。~}
~{ 祸莫大于不知足;咎莫大于欲得。故知足之足,常足矣。~}
46.Horses
Whenanationfollowsflow,
Horsesbearmanurethroughitsfields;
Whenanationignoresflow,
Horsesbearsoldiersthroughitsstreets.
Thereisnogreatermistakethanfollowingdesire;
Thereisnogreaterdisasterthanforgettingcontentment;
Thereisnogreatersicknessthanseekingattainment;
Butonewhoiscontenttosatisfyhisneeds
Findsthatcontentmentendures.