34. WITHOUT CONTRIVING All things may act, without exclusion, according to the natural way, which fulfills its purpose silently, and with no claim. Being an...
35. THE BENEVOLENT HOST The wise man acts at one with the Tao, for he knows it is here that peace is found. It is for this reason that he is sought. Whilst...
36. OVERCOMING It is the way of the Tao, that things which expand might also shrink; that he who is strong, will at some time be weak, that he who is raised...
37. THE EXERCISE OF LEADERSHIP The way of nature is not contrived, yet nothing which is required is left undone. Observing nature, the wise leader knows this, ...
38. THE CONCERNS OF THE GREAT A truly good man is unaware of the good deeds he performs. Conversely, a foolish man must try continuously to be good. A good man...
39. SUFFICIENCY AND QUIETNESS From the principle which is called the Tao, the sky, the earth, and creativity are one, the sky is clear, the earth is firm, and...
40. BEING AND NOT BEING The motion of nature is cyclic and returning. Its way is to yield, for to yield is to become. All things are born of being; being is...
41. SAMENESS AND DIFFERENCE On hearing of the Tao, the wise student's practice is with diligence; the average student attends to his practice when his memory...
42. THE TRANSFORMATIONS OF THE TAO The Tao existed before its name, and from its name, the opposites evolved, giving rise to three divisions, and then to names...
43. AT ONE WITH TAO Only the soft overcomes the hard, by yielding, bringing it to peace. Even where there is no space, that which has no substance enters in. ...
44. SUFFICIENCY A contented man knows himself to be more precious even than fame, and so, obscure, remains. He who is more attached to wealth than to himself, ...
45. CHANGES In retrospect, even those accomplishments which seemed perfect when accomplished, may seem imperfect and ill formed, but this does not mean that...
46. MODERATING DESIRE AND AMBITION When the way of nature is observed, all things serve their function; horses drawing carts, and pulling at the plough. But...
47. DISCOVERING THE DISTANT The Tao may be known and observed without the need of travel; the way of the heavens might be well seen without looking through a...
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48. FORGETTING KNOWLEDGE When pursuing knowledge, something new is acquired each day. But when pursuing the way of the Tao, something is subtracted; less...
49. THE VIRTUE OF RECEPTIVITY The sage is not mindful for himself, but is receptive to others' needs. Knowing that virtue requires great faith, he has that...
50. THE VALUE SET ON LIFE In looking at the people, we might see that in the space twixt birth and death, one third follow life, and one third death, and those...
51. THE NOURISHMENT OF THE TAO All physical things arise from the principle which is absolute; the principle which is the natural way. All living things are...
52. RETURNING TO THE SOURCE The virtue of Tao governs its natural way. Thus, he who is at one with it, is one with everything which lives, having freedom from...
53. EVIDENCE When temptation arises to leave the Tao, banish temptation, stay with the Tao. When the court has adornments in profusion, the fields are full of...
54. CULTIVATING INSIGHT That which is firmly rooted, is not easily torn from the ground; just as that which is firmly grasped, does not slip easily from the...
55. MYSTERIOUS VIRTUE He who has virtue is like a newborn child, free from attack by those who dwell in the way of nature, the way of the Tao. The bones of the...
56. VIRTUOUS PASSIVITY Those who know the natural way have no need of boasting, whilst those who know but little, may be heard most frequently; thus, the sage...
57. SIMPLIFICATION With natural justice, people must be ruled, and if war be waged, strategy and tactics used. To master one's self, one must act without...
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58. TRANSFORMATIONS ACCORDING TO CIRCUMSTANCES When the hand of the ruler is light, the people do not contrive, but when the country is severely ruled, the...
59. GUARDING THE TAO By acting with no thought of self-advancement, but with self-restraint, it is possible to lead, and genuinely care for others. This...
60. RULING To rule a country, one must act with care, as when frying the smallest fish. If actions are approached, and carried out in the natural way, the...
61. HUMILITY A great country remains receptive and still, as does a rich and fertile land. The gentle overcomes the strong with stillness and receptivity. By...
