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Chapter 74

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Chapter 74

Whenever people are unafraid of death, how can killing be used as a threat?
Whenever people are afraid of death and are acting contrary, I will catch and kill them, who else can act so?
When people are absolutely afraid of death but perform killing, they are the best qualified to be executioners.
This is like doing carving for a master craftsman.
Doing the carving for a master craftsman, how could one’s hand not get cut?

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Tao of the Day is a site for all things related to the Tao (also spelled Dao). We'll cover the entire Tao Te Ching several times each year, with one chapter being the center of attention each day. You can always comment on past days, but let's try to keep it flowing as the days progress.

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