第七十二章


民不畏威，则大威至。
无狭其所居，无厌其所生。
夫唯无厌，是以不厌。
是以圣人自知不自见；
自爱不自贵。
故去彼取此。



Chapter 72


When they lose their sense of awe,
people turn to religion.
When they no longer trust themselves,
they begin to depend upon authority.

Therefore the Master steps back
so that people won't be confused.
He teaches without a teaching,
so that people will have nothing to learn.