TAO TE CHING - Chapter 24. Indulgence

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Things have never declared themselves empty, nor have they declared
themselves form; and they have not declared themselves right, wrong,
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TAO TE CHING - Chapter 24. Indulgence

Straighten yourself and you will not stand steady;
Display yourself and you will not be clearly seen;
Justify yourself and you will not be respected;
Promote yourself and you will not be believed;
Pride yourself and you will not endure.

These behaviours are wasteful, indulgent,
And so they attract disfavour;
Harmony avoids them.
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