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上善若水。
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The highest good resembles water. |
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水善利万物而不争。
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Water benefits all things and does not compete. |
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处众人之所恶，
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It dwells in places that others disdain, |
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故几於道。
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Thus it aligns with the Dao. |
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居善地，
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In living, be grounded. |
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心善渊，
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In thinking, be deep. |
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与善仁，
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In relationships, be kind. |
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言善信，
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In speech, be truthful. |
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政善治，
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In leadership, be just. |
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事善能，
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In work, be skilled. |
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动善时。
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In action, be timely. |
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夫唯不争，故无尤。
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By not competing, there is no blame. |