Tao-23, Chapter 81
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This is Tao-23, chapter 81, a sacred text in the Taoism tradition. You can read it here verse by verse for free, listen to it read aloud, and follow cross-references that connect its themes to other traditions.
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True words aren't eloquent;
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eloquent words aren't true.
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Wise men don't need to prove their point;
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men who need to prove their point aren't wise.
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The Master has no possessions.
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The more he does for others,
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the happier he is.
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The more he gives to others,
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the wealthier he is.
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The Tao nourishes all things.
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The Master's way is the way of water,
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which benefits all and does not compete.