道德经英文版(益谦第二十二)
~{ 曲则全,枉则直,洼则盈,敝则新,少则多,多则惑。~}
~{ 是以圣人抱一为天下式。不自见,故明;不自是,故彰;不自伐~}
~{,故有功;不自矜,故长。~}
~{ 夫唯不争,故天下莫能与之争。古之所谓「曲则全」者,岂虚言~}
~{哉!诚全而归之。~}
22.Home
Acceptandyoubecomewhole,
Bendandyoustraighten,
Emptyandyoufill,
Decayandyourenew,
Wantandyouacquire,
Fulfillandyoubecomeconfused.
Thegentleaccepttheworld
Astheworldacceptsflow.
Theydonotdisplaythemselves,soarerecognized,
Donotjustifythemselves,soarerespected,
Donotboast,soarecredited,
Donotpride,soendure,
Donotcontend,sononecontendagainstthem.
Theancientssaid,"Acceptandyoubecomewhole";
Oncewhole,theworldisasyourhome.