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"Those of magnificent character (de) Are committed to way-making (dad) alone. As for the process of way-making, It is ever so indefinite and vague. Though vague and indefinite, There are images within it. Though indefinite and vague, There are events within it. Though nebulous and dark, There are seminal concentrations of qi within it. These concentrations of qi are authentic, And have within them true credibility. From the present moment back into antiquity, Praise for way-making has never ceased, And it is through way-making that we can act in accordance with the sire of the many. How do I know that the sire of the many is so? By this."
Author
Lao TzuAll Translations
English
"Those of magnificent character (de) Are committed to way-making (dad) alone. As for the process of way-making, It is ever so indefinite and vague. Though vague and indefinite, There are images within it. Though indefinite and vague, There are events within it. Though nebulous and dark, There are seminal concentrations of qi within it. These concentrations of qi are authentic, And have within them true credibility. From the present moment back into antiquity, Praise for way-making has never ceased, And it is through way-making that we can act in accordance with the sire of the many. How do I know that the sire of the many is so? By this."