The Dao De Jing is not only one of the world's great classics, it is one
of the foundations of Philosophical Daoism. A free online version of
the Dao De Jing may be found here. Below is verse #52, Clarity.
The origin of the world is its mother;
Understand the mother, and you understand the child;
Embrace the child, and you embrace the mother,
Who will not perish when you die.
Reserve your judgments and words
And you maintain your influence;
Speak your mind and take positions
And nothing can save you.
As observing detail is clarity,
So maintaining flexibility is strength;
Use the light but shed no light,
So that you do yourself no harm,
But embrace clarity.
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