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Quote by Lao Tzu
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English
Translation 1
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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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83
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Last updated:
2026-02-13 13:43
Czech
Translation 2
53
Kdo z nís má byť jen špetku vědění, půjde
po vel ké Cestě a bude se srachovat, aby se nedal
cestou křivou. Velká Cesta je hladká, je rovná,
jenže lidé chodí rádi postranými cestičkami:
dvůr má ta nejvýstavnější schodiště
pole jsou zcela zaplavena
sýpky zejí prázdnotou
lidé se oblékají do pestrých výsivek
nosí nabroušené zbraně
holdují pití a jídlu
a hromadí nadbytečné statky!
Toto je obžerství a loupež, to není Cesta!
Characters:
425
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72
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0
Last updated:
2026-02-13 13:43
Comparison Metrics
Character Difference
-68
chars shorter
Translation 2 vs Translation 1
Word Count Difference
-11
words less
Translation 2 vs Translation 1
Similarity Score
13.2%
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