Tao Te Ching 45: Stepping out the way

- 45 -

The greatest perfection seems imperfect,

yet its use is inexhaustible.

The greatest fullness seems empty,

yet its use is endless.

~

True straightness seems crooked.

True skill appears clumsy.

True eloquence seems awkward.

True wisdom seems foolish.

~

Stillness and tranquility set things in order

in the universe.

The Sage allows things to happen.

He shapes events as they come.

He steps out of the way

and allows the Tao to speak for itself.

~

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Truth rarely comes in the shape and form it is expect...