| 2.1.1 |
When the world knows beauty as
beautiful,
this is already ugly. |
| 2.1.2 |
When the world knows good as
good,
this is already not good. |
| 2.2.1 |
So, Being (and) nothingness give mutual
birth.
Difficult (and) easy turn into each
other. |
| 2.2.2 |
Long (and) short form each other.
High (and) low
fill each other. |
| 2.2.3 |
Voice (and) sound correspond to each
other.
Before (and) after follow each
other. |
| 2.3.1 |
This is why the sage stays in letting go in
his office duties,
(and by such) acts teaches
speechlessly. |
| 2.3.2 |
(Then) all things function without declining
(Tao).
Do (things) but (do) not presume (as the
doer).
Succeed but (do) not dwell (on the
achievement). |
| 2.3.3 |
Oh! Only (when) not dwelling (on it),
this is
why (it) does not go. |
