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Chuang Tzu
Transcendental Bliss. (4)
But had he been charioted upon the eternal fitness of Heaven and Earth, driving before him the elements as his team while roaming through the realms of For-Ever,—upon what, then, would he have had to depend? Thus it has been said, "The perfect man ignores self; the divine man ignores action; the true Sage ignores reputation." The Emperor Yao wished to abdicate in favour of Hsü Yu, saying, "If, when the sun and moon are shining, you persist in lighting a torch, is not that a misapplication of fire? If, when the rainy season is at its height, you still continue to water the ground, is not this a waste of labour? Now, sir, do you assume the reins of government, and the empire will be at peace. I am but a dead body, conscious of my own deficiency. I beg you will ascend the throne."
Tao Te Ching
Tao Te Ching (28)
Who knows his manhood's strength, Yet still his female feebleness maintains; As to one channel flow the many drains, All come to him, yea, all...