39. Support
In mythical times all things were whole: /
In mythical times all things were whole: /
The motion of the Way is to return; /
When the great man learns the Way, he follows it with diligence; /
The Way bears sensation, /
Water overcomes the stone; /
Health or reputation: which is held dearer? /
Great perfection seems incomplete, /
When a nation follows the Way, /
Without taking a step outdoors /
The follower of knowledge learns as much as he can every day; /
The sage does not distinguish between himself and the world; /
Men flow into life, and ebb into death. Some are filled with life; /
The Way bears all things; /
The origin of the world is its mother; /
With but a small understanding /
Cultivate harmony within yourself, and harmony becomes real; /
Who is filled with harmony is like a newborn. /
Who understands does not preach; /
Do not control the people with laws, /
When government is lazy and informal /