Detailed Translation Comparison
Quote by Lao Tzu
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English
Translation 1
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Do not exalt the worthy, so that the people shall not compete.
Do not value rare treasures, so that the people shall not steal.
Do not display objects of desire, so that the people's hearts shall not be disturbed.
Therefore in the government of the sage, He keeps their hearts vacuous, Fills their bellies, Weakens their ambitions, And strengthens their bones,
He always causes his people to be without knowledge (cunning) or desire, And the crafty to be afraid to act.
By acting without action, all things will be in order.
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527
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92
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Last updated:
2026-02-13 13:43
Azerbaijani
Translation 2
3
Qabiliyyətlilər sayılmazsa – eldə mübahisə və rəqabət olmaz.
Cavahiratın dəyəri olmazsa – eldə oğruluq olmaz.
Ehtiras doğuran şeylər görünməzsə - qəlblər çaxnaşmaz.
Buna görə Arif Aqilin qaydası budur ki,
Ürək boş olmalı, qarın isə dolu;
Şövq olmalı zəif, özək isə möhkəm.
İstək az olmalı – naşükürlük olmasın,
Bilik az olmalı – narahatçılıq olmasın.
Biliyi çox olanlar isə fəaliyyətdən kənar qalmalıdır, çünki
Biəməllik ahəng eylər.
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437
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65
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0
Last updated:
2026-02-13 13:43
Comparison Metrics
Character Difference
-90
chars shorter
Translation 2 vs Translation 1
Word Count Difference
-27
words less
Translation 2 vs Translation 1
Similarity Score
9.4%
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