Detailed Translation Comparison
Quote by Lao Tzu
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English
Translation 1
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To hold and fill a cup to overflowing Is not as good as to stop in time.
Sharpen a sword edge to its very sharpest, And the (edge) will not last long.
When gold and jade fill your hall, You will not be able to keep them.
To be proud with honour and wealth Is to cause one's own downfall.
withdraw as soon as your work is done. Such is Heaven's Way.
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351
Words:
73
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Last updated:
2026-02-13 13:43
Czech
Translation 2
9
Kdo naplňuje (nádobu) přes okraj a brousí (ostří)
přespříliš, dlouho je nepodrží.*
Když síň je naplněna zlatem a jaspisem, nikdo
není s to, aby ji uhlídal. Jsou-li bohatí a vznešení
pyšní, sami na sebe přivolávají neštěstí.*
Když je dílo dokonáno, (nechť) se člověk vzdálí.
V tom je zákon přirozeného tao.*3*
Characters:
311
Words:
51
Comments:
0
Last updated:
2026-02-13 13:43
Comparison Metrics
Character Difference
-40
chars shorter
Translation 2 vs Translation 1
Word Count Difference
-22
words less
Translation 2 vs Translation 1
Similarity Score
23.4%
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