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They saw that it was hidden
And didn't bring it to the fore
When people think they know the truth
They want all others to concur
But they are happy and content
When they remain unsure
Don't try to lead with cleverness
Prefer instead simplicity
It's obvious that truth must lie
In nothingness and clarity
66
The sea is large and mighty
Because it lies below
The streams and rivers of the world
Thus capturing their flow
If you want to have your fill
Then you must see that you are hollow
If you want to lead the way
Then you must be prepared to follow
When you lead you are above
But no one feels put down
And when you must be out in front
Know that no one's losing ground
When you see that you're not built
For facing up or confrontation
No one can contend with you
Who are the ultimate negation
67
On seeing inner nothingness
You see it's great beyond compare
Though many find it curious
That you would even care
I have three treasures that I keep
The first is friendliness
The second is to stay behind
The third is wanting less
For if you're friendly and you care
You can dare to do what's needed
And if you always stay behind
The lead will surely be conceded
And if you're satisfied with less
You have everything to give
Keep these treasures in your heart
Then you will truly live
68
Violence is not the way
The greatest warriors know
That treachery and anger
Will not defeat the foe
You only win if you don't strive
And gain if you do not oppose
This is the certain victory
Simplicity bestows
69
In conflict just be cautious
And always on your guard
Rather than advance an inch
Instead retreat a yard
In this way you go along
And make your gain without advancing
You deal with the rival
As your position is enhancing
Remember that it's possible
Your rival just may yield
So don't advance on such a foe
Let differences be healed
70
Embarrassingly obvious
And always near at hand
It is this nothingness you see
But never understand
Though truth within is ageless
Very few will ever see
My face is what I give to you
The jewel within is me
71
You cannot understand the truth
Claim to know and show you're ill
Just see that you are missing
That truth is bare and nil
Unknowing is the final cure
When knowledge takes its heavy toll
Pure presence is totality
And absence makes you whole
72
When the sense of wonder goes
Disaster is not far behind
Don't intrude in people's lives
And they won't think you are unkind
The seer sees both this and that
But doesn't ask for praise
Finding this immensity
With just a simple inward gaze
73
The way is very easy
Its purposes prevail
When all is done in silence
Intention cannot fail
Its net is vast and over all
With meshes large and wide
Yet it loses nothing
Holds everything inside
74
You truly are what isn't born
You need not be afraid to die
Just live your life and know that you
Will never lose the inner eye
You can't control what is to be
In using tools you don't command
Unlike the master carpenter
You're bound to cut your hand
75
The people starve when taxes take
The bulk of what they earn
When leaders interfere too much
They get rebellion in return
The people do not fear to die
If leaders rob them of their lives
But taking no more than you need
You see that everybody thrives
76
We're soft and supple when we're born
Hard and rigid when we die
Living plants are pliable
Deadwood is brittle and dry
This way life befriends the weak
But death draws near the strong
The hard and stiff are bound to break
The supple bends and goes along
77
Nature's way of doing
Is like the bending of a bow
For pulling on a bow you see
The low go high and the high go low
Nature takes from those who have
And gives to those who lack
When nature takes from human beings
They fight to get it back
But if you see you have it all
You're not afraid to give away
Expecting nothing in return
It all comes back with no delay
78
Water is so very soft
It overcomes because it yields
By wearing down the hardest rock
It shows what power weakness wields
The weak can overcome the strong
The soft can overcome the hard
Everybody knows it's true
So hold the low in high regard
The seer sees serenity
Where others see affliction
The seer sees the inner truth
Where others only see a fiction
79
There's little good in making peace
If resentment lingers
You'll never see an end to blame
If everyone is pointing fingers
It's better to be pointing
At the peaceful and creative place
Where you see naught but emptiness
And others say they see your face
80
If a land is small and the people few
And the rulers recognize what's needed
The simple ways of courtesy
Are happily and gladly heeded
For people need so little
To live their lives aright
Are food and home and clothing
Not enough for pure delight？
Though nearby lands are close enough
To hear their roosters crow
The people will be so content
That not a one will want to go
81
Truth need not be eloquent
And eloquence may not be true
There is no need to argue
When truth is shining through
Those who see may not be learned
The learned may not see
To see you merely need to look
In pure simplicity
The seer doesn't have to hoard
And does not fear to lose
The more you give； the more you have
So why should you refuse？
Why not give it all away？
For emptiness brings benefit
And as the seers always say
The more you give； the more you get
English_Cleary_TTK
Das Tao Te King von Lao Tse
Chinese … English by
Thomas Cleary； 1991
1
A way can be a guide； but not a fixed path； names can be given； but not permanent labels。
Nonbeing is called the beginning of heaven and earth； being is called the mother of all things。
Always passionless； thereby observe the subtle； ever intent； thereby observe the apparent。
These two come from the same source but differ in name；
both are considered mysteries。 The mystery of mysteries is the gateway of marvels。
2
When everyone knows beauty is beauty； this is bad。
When everyone knows good is good； this is not good。
So being and nonbeing produce each other： difficulty and ease complement each other； long and short shape each other；
high and low contrast with each other；