Inspiring Thoughts

from --Chapter 22 of the Tao Te Ching

Yield and Overcome;
Bend and be straight;
Empty and be full;
Wear out and be new;
Have little and gain;
Have much and be confused.

Therefore the wise embrace the one,
And set example to all.
Not putting on a display they shine forth,
Not justifying themselves.
They are distinguished,
Not boasting they receive recognition.
Not bragging,
They never falter.
They do not quarrel,
So no one quarrels with them.

Therefor the ancients say
"Yield and overcome"
Is that an empty saying?
Be really whole
And all things will come to you.