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"The way is for ever nameless. Though the uncarved block is small No one in the world dare claim its allegiance. Should lords and princes be able to hold fast to it The myriad creatures will submit of their own accord, Heaven and earth will unite and sweet dew will fall, And the people will be equitable, though no one so decrees. Only when it is cut are there names. As soon as there are names One ought to know that it is time to stop. Knowing when to stop one can be free from danger. The way is to the world as the River and the Sea are to rivulets andstreams."