Paganism

The Tao Teh King, or the Tao and its Characteristics

Laozi; Legge, James, 1815-1897 [Translator]· 2 chapters· 10,663 words

Always without desire we must be found, If its deep mystery we would sound; But if desire always within us be, Its outer fringe is all that we shall see.

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1. Chapter 1

Always without desire we must be found, If its deep mystery we would sound; But if desire always within us be, Its outer fringe is all that we shall see.

2. Chapter 2

38. 1. (Those who) possessed in highest degree the attributes (of the Tao) did not (seek) to show them, and therefore they possessed them (in fullest measure). (Those who) posse...