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The Tao te Ching in Five Translations: Side by Side Versions of the Taoist Classic
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Five different translations of the Tao Te Ching verse by verse, revealing the rich shades of meaning that can be found in the text, depending on who is reading it.
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Longtime social activist, labor organizer, environmental organizer, antiwar.
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