Line by Line - Verse 70, Line 3

There is an originating and all-comprehending (principle) in my words,
~ James Legge translation, from The Sacred Books of the East, 1891 ~

My words have ancient beginnings.
~ Gia-fu Feng and Jane English translation, published by Vintage Books, 1989 ~

My words have basis
~ Derek Lin translation, from Tao Te Ching: Annotated & Explained, published by SkyLight Paths, 2006 ~

His words stemmed from ancient wisdom,
~ Ron Hogan rendition, from Beatrice.com, 2004 ~

Since the beginnings of human history, we have had a basic idea of how to comport ourselves. We've understood that what has become known as the Golden Rule is one of the best ways to live peaceably and justly in a social setting. But knowing something and actually DOING IT are two different things altogether.

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