In addition to being a world classic, the Dao De Jing is one of the foundational documents of philosophical Daoism. If you click on the title of this post, you'll be directed to an online version of the complete text.
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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