Lao Tzu Tao Teachings - Verse 32

The Tao is forever nameless.

Though the Uncarved Block is small,
it is not inferior to anything under heaven.

If leaders could keep hold of it,
the ten thousand things would submit to them freely.

Heaven and earth would unite and sweet dew would fall.
The people would live in harmony without any law or decree.

Only when the Block is carved are there names.
As soon as there are names it is time to stop.
Knowing when to stop prevents trouble.

All under heaven will return to the Tao
as brooks and streams flow home to the sea.

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