When the spring is not used up,
The nine bodily openings[P] are then open [to the flow of Qi].
Then you can span the limits of heaven and earth,
And cover the four seas[Q].
When the center is without doubt or desire,
The outside is without demonic disasters.
Those whose heart/mind is whole and complete in the center :
Their form is whole and complete on the outside,
They do not happen to meet heavenly disasters,
They do not encounter people who cause harm -
We call them sages.
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When people can be properly aligned and still :
Their hair and skin are abundant and smooth,
Their ears and eyes are acute and clear,
Their muscles are supple and their bones are strong.
Then they can support the great circle of heaven,
And walk on the great square of earth.
They are a reflection of great purity,
They see with great clarity.
Respectful* and cautious, they are without error;
Each day they renew their De.
They understand the whole world
Thoroughly out to the four extremes.
They respectfully* develop their fullness;
This is called inner attainment.
However, if they do not return [to their original nature],
This creates errors.
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Always : Dao is
Certainly complete, certainly all-pervasive,
Certainly magnanimous, certainly relaxed,
Certainly hard, certainly strong.
Maintain your virtue and never give up;
To pursue excess disperses and weakens it.
Once you understand the extremes,
Return to Dao and De.