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Chapter Seventy-Seven

The natural order is like stretching a bow

The low bow gets pushed up high

And the high tendon pulled downwards

Where there is too much, it takes away

Where there is not enough, it fills

Nature strives for harmony all the time

Decreases where there is too much

And increases where there is too little

But how opposite are the people in their behaviour

The poor get poorer while the rich tend to get richer

But one who is wise realizes that possession is burglary to community

Therefore he disposes himself of that which belongs to the community

So only one who is wise is detached

He does what others ask him to, but nothing for himself

Without taking credit for it

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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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