1. 大道廢,有仁義。
當天道被廢棄之後,仁義之士會出來衛道和傳道。
After the Word of Heaven was abandoned, there came the righteous to revive and preach the Word of Heaven.
2. 智慧出,有大偽。
當自以為是的智慧被重視之後,虛偽的小人開始利用它行詐。
When the self-righteous wisdom was emphasized, hypocrites started to misuse it to deceive.
3. 六親不和,有孝慈。
當六親不和的時候,孝子會出來推行孝道和慈愛。
When the family and relatives got disaccorded, there came the benevolent children to advocate filial piety and love.
4. 國家昏亂,有忠臣。
當國家昏亂之時,忠臣會出來努力挽救國家。
When the naiton turned dark and unrest, there rose up the faithful striving to rescue the nation.
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JSLieh