I antára canta
márëa ná ve nén
Nén istë manen asë illi noti sardanira yot.
Hares mi nómë yahtanë ló illi nerë
Etta, tules har i Tie.
Mi cilmë martya, ista manen hep i talanna.
Mi olvëa sámatya, ista manen mi muina núrina cap.
Mi mahtanen exes, ista manen milya ar asëa.
Mi carpa, ista manen hep quettatya.
Mi tura, ista manen hep canwa.
Mi cara etsetiër, ista manen car ammóta.
Mi cara lava, ista manen cil i vanima lú.
Qui úsardanirtyë exernen,
Léruvatyë cámallo. |
The highest form of goodness is like water.
Water knows how to benefit all things without striving with them.
It stays in places loathed by all men.
Therefore, it comes near the Tao.
In choosing your dwelling, know how to keep to the ground.
In cultivating your mind, know how to dive in the hidden deeps.
In dealing with others, know how to be gentle and kind.
In speaking, know how to keep your words.
In governing, know how to maintain order.
In transacting business, know how to be efficient.
In making a move, know how to choose the right moment.
If you do not strive with
others,
You will be free from blame.
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