The Dao Speaks
(forest)
The Dao encompasses the principles of the myriad things. It is
formless, silent, has no body, and is eternal and unchanging. This
principle cannot be clearly explained through languages. In the
beginning, there were no material bodies or even any shapes or forms.
This state we call "Nothingness". Nothingness is the underlying
substance of the Dao, the original source of the universe..A virtuous person is like water. It has three special characteristics:
One, it nurtures the myriad things. Two, it is naturally
pliant---flowing where nature takes it. Three, it resides in lowly
places despised by people. water resides in lowly places. The virtuous
person places himself below others. Water is deep and still. The
virtuous perosn is profound and calm. Water provides for the myriad
things. Virtuous people give of themselves with no expectation of
reward. Water provides an accurate reflection of things. Virtuous
people are honest and undeceiving in both words and deeds. Water is
pliant, taking on all kinds of shapes. People should learn from
water\''s noncontentious nature. By benefiting the world and being
humble, you can come closer to the Dao.
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