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"Know the male, Stay with the female, Be the ravine of the world. Be the ravine of the world, And the Eternal De will never leave you; And you will return to infancy. Know the light, Stay with the dark, Be the valley of the world. Be the valley of the world, And the Eternal De will always satisfy you; And you will return to the pristine timber. Raw timber scattered becomes utensils. The sage uses them And becomes the leader of leaders. Thus, a great regime is undivided."
Author
Lao TzuAll Translations
English
"Know the male, Stay with the female, Be the ravine of the world. Be the ravine of the world, And the Eternal De will never leave you; And you will return to infancy. Know the light, Stay with the dark, Be the valley of the world. Be the valley of the world, And the Eternal De will always satisfy you; And you will return to the pristine timber. Raw timber scattered becomes utensils. The sage uses them And becomes the leader of leaders. Thus, a great regime is undivided."