IMG: Title - TAO TE CHING, A New Translation by Akrishi
 
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Chapter 11
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11.1 Thirty spokes together (converge in) the hub (of a wheel).
(It is) with its empty (hole connecting the axle),
(that we) have a cart for use.
11.2 Blunge clay to make a vessel.
(It is) with its empty (space in the middle),
(that we) have a clay vessel for use.
11.3 Chisel doors (and) windows (out of the walls) to make a room.
(It is) with the empty (space),
(that we) have a room for use.
11.4 So have it for (your) benefit.
(But) make it empty for use.
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