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For nearly two generations, this bestselling translation of the tao te ching has been the standard for those seeking access to the wisdom of taoist thought. The tao te ching is one of the worlds most revered sources of spiritual wisdom. Now jane english and her longtime editor, toinette lippe, have revised and refreshed the translation so that it. The complete tao te ching translated by gia fu feng feng jia fu, 19191985 and jane english 1942 vintage books, 1989. Lao tsu tao te ching translated by gia fu feng and jane english 25thanniversary edition 19721997 vintage books. These quotations are drawn from the very beautiful giafu fengjane english translation, vintage books, 1972.
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