As mentioned above, chapter 2 seems to be a truly “mongrel” chapter, with characteristics that indicate it belongs to all three layers, and none of them. Therefore, it is presented here, separate from the other layers.
Two
In the world, when all know that the action of beauty is
beautiful, then ugliness ensues.
When all know that the action of good is goodness, then
not-good ensues.
Therefore : being and non-being create each other,
Difficult and easy complete each other,
Long and short contrast each other,
High and low lean on each other,