道德经英文版(养德第五十一)
~{ 道生之,德畜之,物形之,势成之。~}
~{ 是以万物莫不尊道而贵德。~}
~{ 道之尊,德之贵,夫莫之命而常自然。~}
~{ 故道生之,德畜之;长之育之;成之熟之;养之覆之。生而不有~}
~{,为而不恃,长而不宰。是谓玄德。~}
51.Nurture
Flowbearsallthings;
Harmonynurturesthem;
Natureshapesthem;
Usecompletesthem.
Eachfollowsflowandhonorsharmony,
Notbylaw,
Butbylife.
Flowbears,nurtures,shapes,completes,
Shelters,comforts,andmakesahomeforthem.
Bearingwithoutpossessing,
Nurturingwithouttaming,
Shapingwithoutforcing,
Thisisharmony.