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大道废,
Dàdào fèi,
When the Dao is forsaken,
有仁义;
yǒu rényì;
Benevolence and righteousness arise.
智慧出,
zhìhuì chū,
When wisdom and intellect emerge,
有大伪;
yǒu dà wěi;
Hypocrisy follows in great measure.
六亲不和,
liù qīn bù hé,
In a family lacking harmony,
有孝慈;
yǒu xiào cí;
Filial duty and kindness appear.
国家昏乱,
guójiā hūnluàn,
When the nation falls into confusion and disorder,
有忠臣。
yǒu zhōng chén.
Loyal ministers are found.