Dao De Jing: A Philosophical Translation

If you're picking up this version of the Tao Te Ching as your first version, and you're not already into philosophy - do not get this version. Do not make my mistake. It is VERY academic and technical.

All that aside, despite some rather direct/dry translations, the commentary was thorough and interesting. I'm still new to this area of literature and history so I know I didn't get nearly as much out of it as someone smarter than I would, but I did still find some interesting facts, concepts, ideas and quotes throughout my read.