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Chapter Fifty-One

The Unspeakable makes all things appear

The active force determines their nature

Their nature determines their shape

The circumstance determines their final appearance

Therefore all creatures,

With the exception of erring mankind, honour the Unspeakable

And live according to their natures

This is all a natural process

And nobody rewards them for it

The Unspeakable makes them live, feeds them, makes them grow

Fulfils them, gives them peace, supports and guards them

It makes them live, but never forces them

It takes them along the stream of life, but does not possess

It makes mature, but does not control

That is an unfathomable mystery

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Tao of the Day is a site for all things related to the Tao (also spelled Dao). We'll cover the entire Tao Te Ching several times each year, with one chapter being the center of attention each day. You can always comment on past days, but let's try to keep it flowing as the days progress.

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