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The Old Philosopher's Canon of Reason and Virtue: 45. Greatest Virtue

The Canon of Reason and Virtue (Tao te Ching) ยท 1 passage

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1. "Greatest perfection imperfect will be, But its work ne'er waneth. Greatest fulness is vacuity, Its work unexhausted remaineth." 2. "Straightest lines resemble curves; Greatest skill like a tyro serves; Greatest eloquence stammers and swerves." 3. Motion conquers cold. Quietude p. 106 conquers heat. Purity and clearness are the world's standard.

Source: Internet Sacred Text Archive, file tao/crv/crv051.htm.

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