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"In a widely praised translation, Stephen Mitchell provides an accessible understanding of a classic guide for living, now in an attractive, pocket-size trim designed to fit in a purse, briefcase, backpack, or pocket. ""The English, as 'fluid as meling ice, ' is a joy to read throughout.""--New Republic."

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Mitchell's rendition of the Tao Te Ching comes as close to being definitive for our time as any I can imagine. It embodies the virtues its translator credits to the Chinese original: a gemlike lucidity that is radiant with humor, grace, largeheartedness, and deep wisdom. -- Huston Smith, author of The Religions of Man Mitchell's great talent is to communicate with the profound simplicity utterly appropriate for this task. The obscure has been made transparent and available. -- Common Boundary Beautiful and accessible; the English, as 'fluid as melting ice, ' is a joy to read throughout. -- The New Republic

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