道德经英文版（独立第八十）
~{ 小国寡民。使有什伯之器而不用；使民重死而不远徙。虽有舟舆~}
~{，无所乘之，虽有甲兵，无所陈之。使民复结绳而用之。~}
~{ 甘其食，美其服，安其居，乐其俗。邻国相望，鸡犬之声相闻，~}
~{民至老死，不相往来。~}
80. Small Places
Let your community be small, with only a few people;
Keep tools in abundance, but do not depend upon them;
Appreciate your life and be content with your home;
Sail boats and ride horses, but don't go too far;
Keep weapons and armor, but do not employ them;
Let everyone read and write,
Eat well and make beautiful things.
Live peacefully and delight in your own society;
Dwell within cock-crow of your neighbors,
But maintain your independence from them.