This is the reason why all under heaven consider it the most valuable thing.
~ James Legge translation, from The Sacred Books of the East, 1891 ~
Therefore this is the greatest treasure of the universe.
~ Gia-fu Feng and Jane English translation, published by Vintage Books, 1989 ~
Therefore, it is the greatest value in the world
~ Derek Lin translation, from Tao Te Ching: Annotated & Explained, published by SkyLight Paths, 2006 ~
and trouble can never find you.
~ Ron Hogan rendition, from Beatrice.com, 2004 ~
I don't think I could describe this line any better than
Derek Lin, so I'll let him have the last word.
We are very fortunate to have so many options and so many opportunities to get to know the Tao. It is up to us to cherish it as the greatest treasure of all.
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