The Taoteching #28
Recognize the male
but hold onto the female
and be the world’s maid
being the world’s maid
don’t lose your ancient virtue
not losing your ancient virtue
be a newborn child again
recognize the pure
but hold onto the defiled
and be the world’s valley
being the world’s valley
be filled with ancient virtue
being filled with ancient virtue
be uncarved wood again
recognize the white
but hold onto the black
and be the world’s guide
being the world’s guide
don’t stray from ancient virtue
not straying from ancient virtue
be without limits again
uncarved wood can be split to make tools
the sage makes it his chief official
a master tailor doesn’t cut
Lao-tzu
from The Taoteching