第四十五章

大成若缺，其用不弊。

大盈若沖，其用不窮。

大直若屈，大巧若拙，大辯若訥。

燥勝寒，靜勝熱。清靜為天下正。

The greatest perfection seems imperfect, and yet its use is inexhaustible.

The greatest fullness seems empty, and yet its use is endless.

Great straightness seems twisted.

Great intelligence seems stupid.

Great eloquence seems awkward.

Great truth seems false.

Great discussion seems silent.

Activity conquers cold; inactivity conquers heat.

Stillness and tranquility set things in order in the universe.