道德经英文版(修观第五十四)
~{ 善建者不拔,善抱者不脱,子孙以祭祀不辍。~}
~{ 修之于身,其德乃真;修之于家,其德乃馀;修之于乡,其德乃~}
~{长;修之于邦,其德乃丰;修之于天下,其德乃普。~}
~{ 故以身观身,以家观家,以乡观乡,以邦观邦,以天下观天下。~}
~{吾何以知天下然哉?以此。~}
54. Cultivate Harmony
Cultivate harmony within yourself, and harmony becomes real;
Cultivate harmony within your family, and harmony becomes fertile;
Cultivate harmony within your community, and harmony becomes abundant;
Cultivate harmony within your culture, and harmony becomes enduring;
Cultivate harmony within the world, and harmony becomes ubiquitous.
Live with a person to understand the person;
Live with a family to understand the family;
Live with a community to understand the community;
Live with a culture to understand the culture;
Live with the world to understand the world.
How can I live with the world?
By accepting.