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"One who tiptoes cannot stand. One who straddles cannot walk. One who sees himself is not enlightened (ming). One who justifies himself is not outstanding. One who shows off (fa) his deeds is not meritorious. One who boasts (ching) of himself does not lead (chang). These to a Taoist are called: Excess nature (yü te) and superfluous actions (shui hsing), Avoided (o) even by things. Therefore the Taoist does not indulge (ch'u) in them."