himself.
He who boasts about himself is without merit.
He who brags about himself does not endure.
He who lives in Dao –
Calls these leftover food and unnecessary behavior.
Creatures detest them, no matter what.
Therefore : he who possesses Dao does not live by them.
Twenty five
Something existed unformed yet complete,
Before heaven and earth were created.
Silent! Empty!
Standing alone, not changing.
It circulates everywhere, and causes no danger.
It can be considered the mother of the world.
I do not know its name;
Its symbol is called Dao.
If I tried to make its name, I would call it great.
Being great speaks of departing.
Departing speaks of being remote.