道德经英文版(益证第五十三)
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53.DifficultPaths
Withbutasmallunderstanding
Onemaytreatflowlikeahighway,
Fearingonlytoleaveit;
Followingahighwayiseasy,
Yetpeopledelightindifficultpaths.
Whenpalacesarekeptup
Fieldsarelefttoweeds
Andgranariesempty;
Wearingfineclothes,
Bearingsharpswords,
Gluttingwithfoodanddrink,
Hoardingwealthandpossessions-
Thesearethewaysoftheft,
Andfarfromflow.