第七十二章 Chapter 72民不畏威

第七十二章 Chapter 72许渊冲译
民不畏威，
If the people fear no power,
则大威至。
it shows that their power is great.
无狎其所居，
Do not deprive them of their houses,
无厌其所生。
nor interfere in their life.
夫唯不厌，
If you do not interfere in their affair,
是以不厌。
they will not interfere in yours.
是以圣人
Therefore the sage knows himself
自知不自见，
but does not show off;
自爱不自贵。
he respects but does not overvalue himself.
故去彼取此。
Thus he prefers that to this.