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Lao Tse On the Nature of the Way

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Waterlilies


Mt. Fuji

when
the king
looks
dull,
the people
grow
simple
and
cheerful
when
the king
seems
bright
and sharp,
the people
become
discontented
schemers
bad
luck
is
what
good
luck
rests on
good
luck
is
what
bad
luck
covers.
who
knows
where
either

one
will
end?
whatever
starts out
plain

soon turns
complex,
what
seems
fortunate
soon turns
ominous.
how long
have
the people
been
in this mess?
the wise
square
without
measuring,
make
corners
without
cutting,
demonstrate
plainly
without
struggling,
glow
without
dazzling

or stopping
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