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大成若缺，
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True completeness seems flawed, |
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其用不弊。
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But its usefulness never ends. |
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大盈若冲，
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True fullness seems empty, |
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其用不穷。
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But it is never exhausted. |
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大直若屈，
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True straightness seems twisted, |
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大巧若拙，
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True skill appears clumsy, |
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大辩若讷。
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True eloquence seems awkward. |
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静胜躁，
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Stillness overcomes agitation, |
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寒胜热。
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Cold overcomes heat. |
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清静为天下正。
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Calmness and clarity bring order to the world. |