18 大道廢 有仁義

老子道德經第十八章

大道廢　有仁義
智慧出　有大偽
六親不和　有孝慈
國家昏亂　有忠臣

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EIGHTEEN

When the great Tao is forgotten,
Kindness and morality arise.
When wisdom and intelligence are born,
The great pretense begins.

When there is no peace within the family,
Filial piety and devotion arise.
When the country is confused and in chaos,
Loyal ministers appear.

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18.

When I lost touch with my self,
I come up with reasons for my being.
When I realize how smart I am,
I fool myself with my intelligence.
When I don't feel love for others,
I know how to be polite and courteous.
When my life is in confusion and chaos,
Any step I take is a step forward.