The Roots of Wisdom Part the First
Know the flavor within the plain
See the wonder within the common
Urgency in leisure
Leisure in toil
In plainness is ambition realized
In richness is integrity compromised
Opened wide before you
Enduring kindness after
On a path,yield a step
In tasting ,share a bite
Chivalry in making friends
Purity in living life
To retreat is to advance
To give is to receive
Arrogance negates achievement
Repentance annuls misdeeds
Movement and stillness in harmony anr the Dao's genuine bldy
Those of coaches and crowns
wish for woods and springs.
Those of hills and woods yearn
for halls and temples.
Do not let industry become drudgery
Do not treat others with indifference
Know to retreat a step
Try to yield a bit
Do not despise the underling
Treat the gentleman with propriety
Transcending heaven and earth
Entering'among fame and fortune
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