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Know the masculine, |
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guard the feminine, |
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be the valley of all under heaven. |
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Be the valley of all under heaven, |
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constant virtue does not depart, |
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return once more to the infant. |
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Know the white, |
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guard the black, |
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be the model for all under heaven. |
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Be the model for all under heaven, |
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constant virtue does not err. |
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Return once more to the Limitless. |
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Know the glory, |
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guard the shame, |
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be the valley of all under heaven. |
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Be the valley of all under heaven, |
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constant virtue is then complete, |
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return once more to the uncarved block. |
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The uncarved block scattered becomes vessels; |
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the sage employs them, |
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and so becomes an official; |
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therefore the great order does not divide. |