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TTC Lin

Derek Lin, who is equally fluent in English and Chinese, has created a translation of the Tao Te Ching unlike any other. Rather than tell us what he THINKS the Tao Te Ching MEANS, he gives us what it actually SAYS. In other words, all other translations are more subjective opinion than linguistic Fact. I love the Tao Te Ching and the Derek Lin translation best of all. Sure, I had my previous favorites until I read the brief description given by Lin of his translation methods. Head and shoulders above all others, he is literal (but not overly so) and consistent, giving the most precise translation of each Chinese character, and sticking with that meaning. The result is clear, concise, and deeply illuminating. Grand too are his brief -but very helpful indeed- notes on the meaning of each verse. I cannot praise this translation enough!

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