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天下有道，
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When the Dao is present in the world, |
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却走马以粪。
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Horses work the fields and haul manure. |
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天下无道，
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When the Dao is absent in the world, |
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戎马生于郊。
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Warhorses are bred outside the cities. |
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祸莫大于不知足；
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There is no greater calamity than discontent; |
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咎莫大于欲得。
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No greater fault than relentless desire. |
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故知足之足，
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Therefore, knowing sufficiency is true riches, |
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常足矣。
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And one who knows contentment will always have enough. |