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Chapter 22
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22.1.1 Roundabout to complete.
(Be) crooked to (bring about) justice.
22.1.2 (Be) hollow, then be filled.
(Be) worn-out, then renewed.
22.1.3 (Have) few, then (you can) gain.
(Have) many, then (you will) be deluded.
22.2.1 That is why the sage holds One as the model of the world.
22.2.2 Not seeing (things from) his own (viewpoint), so (things) are clear (to him).
Not (having his) own opinion, so (will) understand.
22.2.3 Not to take credit of one's achievement, so have deservingness.
Not be self-conceited, so can grow (in experience).
22.3.1 Oh! Only (when) not be striving,
so no one can strive with him.
22.3.2 The so-called "roundabout to complete" in ancient saying,
how can this be regarded as empty words?
22.3.3 Indeed! Complete (things) by restoring to this.
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