From now back to antiquity, its (Tao's) name has not been lost. Thereby, see the origin of all.
The reason for great distress is the body. Without it, what distress could there be?
Must one dread what others dread?
There was something that finished chaos, born before Heaven and Earth.
If people are not afraid of dying, why threaten them with death?
If people live in constant fear of death, and if breaking the law is punished by death, then who would dare?
When people are unsettled, loyal ministers arise.
The best way to carve is not to split.
Those who know when to halt are unharmed.
The sage does not strive to be great. Thereby he can accomplish the great.
Not praising the deserving prevents envy.
He (the Sage) does not show off, therefore he shines.
Those who show off do not shine.
Those who are self-righteous are not prominent.
Those who boast are not respected.
The sage's Way is to act and not to contend.
The sage acts without taking credit. He accomplishes without dwelling on it. He does not want to display his worth.
Moderation means prevention. Prevention means achieving much virtue.
Those who praise themselves do not prevail.
To have enough of enough is always enough.
The longer you travel, the less you know.
Those who stay where they are will endure.
The sage knows himself, but does not parade. He cherishes himself, but does not praise himself.
Do not strive for the shine of jade, but clatter like stone.
Because he (the Sage) demands no honor, he will never be dishonored.
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