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In harmony things were gradually created。
Out of the Tao way the man is not in harmony with the sky
He is not stable on the earth。
Without this equilibrium； the man disappears。
The Wise Person sees everything in equilibrium；
He doesn't manifest his Ego； or intervene。
First he will monitor the Tao Way；
Uniting with the Tao Way； he is in equilibrium as well。
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In motion； Tao always returns to the source；
Starting from a lower position is the eternal way to begin。
All things are produced by manifestation；
Manifestation comes from non…manifestation。
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Hearing about the Tao Way； the Wise Person will follow；
The mediocre sometimes follows sometimes not。
Hearing about the Tao Way； the ignorant foolishly amuses。
Wouldn't be the Tao Way； if an ignorant doesn't behave foolishly。
That is why it is said：
〃The ignorant doesn't appreciate an enlightened person；
A good advice is seen worthless；
A good path to follow is ignored。〃
The Wise Person looks empty like a valley；
The pure Virtue looks to be without core；
It's difficult to see the end of the extended full。
That which is simple looks without consistence。
There is a way of perfection。
The universe doesn't stop in a point。
Knowledge needs time to accumulate。
Music is learned going towards the subtle realm。
The Tao Way cannot be contained； in its manifestation
Brings fulfillment to the person on the perfection path。
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In the beginning was only the Tao Way；
Its first manifestation was the cause of another manifestation。
That one has produced yet another manifestation。
Thus all things have appeared。
The pair of Yin and Yang has manifested；
The Ch'i energy started to move everything；
Harmony was thus established。
The ordinary people depend on each other；
Only the Wise Person is contempt with himself；
Living by himself； he goes with the harmonious flow of the Tao Way。
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Seeing how things are； what is easy will overpass the heavy；
That has not come yet will replace that it is now；
Non…action is thus superior to the action。
Very few in the world can instruct without words；
This is the way of the Wise Person。
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Between glory and health； what is more important？
Between wealth and happiness what is more precious？
Running after gain is a big loss；
If happiness will be obtained with wealth
Many people would be happy； but they are not。
The one happy with whatever he has； will avoid humiliation
He who knows to stop at the right time； will avoid danger；
Thus the Wise Person will last。
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The way of perfection has no end no matter how high it is；
Still something can be added。
Its use is thus better and better。
Infinity no matter how big is； still something can be added。
Thus its usefulness is greater and greater。
No matter how straight a thing can be； still can be straightened。
The art of doing anything； can still be improved。
The one who has a good speech； he can do better。
What is moving can be improved。
Only that is not moving is complete in itself。
That is the base； the model and leads everything。
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When people follow the Tao Way；
Community's horses are in the field at work。
When people do not follow the Tao Way；
Community's horses are ready for war；
Thus； there is no work in the field。
There is no grater error； but wishes out of vanity。
There is no grater suffering； but lack of contempt。
There is no grater calamity； but greed。
Because for the one who doesn't have many wishes； nothing is missing；
He is contempt with what he has。
Not looking to obtain anything from anyone；
The field is thus cultivated。
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The knowledge has to come from the inside。
The human mind can take various forms。
Thus； without going out the world can be known；
Without looking out of the window； the sky can be known。
The more we look at the external forms； the less we know them。
The Wise Person will reach the destination
Even without starting the trip。
He can see the light without using his eyes。
He knows without doing any research。
He can do everything by being always at rest。
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Going on the path of the world； things are multiplying。
Going on the Tao Way； things are diminishing。
By having less and less things； the source of emptiness can be reached。
By movement； things are out of their natural way；
Thus； work is necessary to put them in balance。
On the Tao Way things are already in equilibrium；
Thus action isn't necessary。
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The Wise Person has no Ego； he identify himself with the universe。
He is equally good with good or bad people。
His virtue is goodness。
He is equally honest with honest and dishonest people。
His virtue is honesty。
He sees everybody equally； living simply and in harmony。
He is like a mother with her children。
In his heart he keeps the whole world。
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Coming into the world is getting out of the Tao Way。
The death time is the time of going back into Tao； into the rest。
The Wise Person knowing that doesn't disturb the harmony。
He waits to understand what is shown to him。
When light is shown； it is sure he is on the Tao Way；
All dangers are thus avoided。
Although he lives in the world； he is on the Tao Way； always at rest。
His death is no more but a continuation。
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The Tao Way creates all things； the Virtue （Te） maintains them。
Harmony is maintained by following the Tao Way；
Values are given to things when the Virtue （Te） is acquired。
By following the Virtue （Te） things grow and develop；
Things are taken care of； protected； what lives is fed。
Although everything is contained within Tao；
It looks like is completely empty。
The Wise Person is equally the same；
His virtue is in everything he does。
By not assuming any possession he is thus on the Tao Way。
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Tao is the cause of everything。
By knowing the cause； the effects could be known。
Even from the middle of manifestations； the cause could be seen。
Thus the Wise Person lives in harmony；
He doesn't take any front position thus he is protected
Thus all problems are avoided。
The Wise Person can see the cause of things。
Being able to see the cause he can know the manifestations。
Being soft it is his strength； expanding he is always in harmony。
This is the way he lives in eternity。
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By knowing the Tao Way； we can speak about。
If an advice is asked； I will say for you to follow the Tao Way。
Although the Tao Way is easy to follow；
Many people prefer to go on other ways out of ignorance。
Instead of using resources for life improvement
Some leaders use them for acquiring weapons。
When leaders are not responsible enough；
Population suffe