Detailed Translation Comparison
Quote by Lao Tzu
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English
Translation 1
53
If I had but little knowledge I should, in walking on a broad way, Fear getting off the road.
Broad ways are extremely even, But people are fond of bypaths.
The courts are exceedingly splendid, While the fields are exceedingly weedy, And the granaries are exceedingly empty.
Elegant clothes are worn, Sharp weapons are carried, Food and drinks are enjoyed beyond limit, And wealth and treasures are accumulated in excess. This is robbery and extravagance. This is indeed not Tao (the Way).
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Last updated:
2026-02-13 13:43
Czech
Translation 2
53
Dejme tomu, že bych měl vědění po způsobu pomocného úředníka: bera se po
velké cestě, měl bych jen obavu, jak je vyvinouti.
Velká cesta jest nejvýš rovná, ale lid miluje poboční cesty.
Knížecí dvůr má nádherná schodiště, co role mají přílišně býlí a sýpky jsou
přílišně vyprázdněny.
(Lidé) nosí pestré barvy, opásavají ostré zbraně, plní se pitím a jídlem, statků je
nadbytek. Tomu říkám: stavěti na odiv lupičství.
Jak postrádá to Taa!
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440
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73
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0
Last updated:
2026-02-13 13:43
Comparison Metrics
Character Difference
-53
chars shorter
Translation 2 vs Translation 1
Word Count Difference
-10
words less
Translation 2 vs Translation 1
Similarity Score
11.5%
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