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Chapter Eighty-One

True words are not pretty

Pretty words are not true

Wise men do not talk about the Unspeakable

One who talks about the Unspeakable is not wise

Wise men are not learned

And learned ones aren’t wise

A wise man doesn’t gather possessions

He gives what he has

And therefore he is worthy of living

He shares his wisdom with others

His wisdom is never-ending

Living according to nature never harms

The life of a wise man is unselfish and peaceful

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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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