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Tao Teh Ching #7
Heaven lasts long and Earth abides.
What is the secret of their durability?
Is it not because they do not live for themselves
THat they can live so long?
THerefore, the Sage wants to remain behind,
But finds himself at the head of others;
Reckons himself out,
But finds himself safe and secure.
Is it not because he is selfless
That his Self is realized.
Heaven lasts long and Earth abides.
What is the secret of their durability?
Is it not because they do not live for themselves
THat they can live so long?
THerefore, the Sage wants to remain behind,
But finds himself at the head of others;
Reckons himself out,
But finds himself safe and secure.
Is it not because he is selfless
That his Self is realized.