22. The imperfect is completed
The imperfect is completed.
The crooked is straightened.
The empty is filled.
The old is renewed.
With few there is attainment.
With much there is confusion.
Therefore the sage grasps the one and becomes the model for all.
She does not show herself, and therefore is apparent.
She does not affirm herself, and therefore is acknowledged.
She does not boast and therefore has merit.
She does not strive and is therefore successful.
It is exactly because she does not contend, that nobody can content with her.
How could the ancient saying, “The imperfect is completed” be regarded as empty talk?
Believe in the complete and return to it.
April 24th, 2007 at 10:31 am
I got all the way through it, and it was good!
April 24th, 2007 at 10:46 am
You “completed” it? Uh-oh. Better try again