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道德经

江海所以能為百谷王者,以其善下之,故能為百谷王

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江海所以能为百谷王者,以其善下之,故能为百谷王。是以欲上民,必以言下之。欲先民,必以身后之。是以圣人处上而民不重,处前而民不害。是以天下乐推而不厌,以其不争,故天下莫能与之争。

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