Lao-Tzu #54: Those who do things well will be honored from generation to generation.

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That which is well built

will never be torn down.

That which is well latched

can not slip away.

Those who do things well

will be honored from generation to generation.

 

If this idea is cultivated in the individual,

then his virtue will become genuine.

If this idea is cultivated in your family,

then virtue in your family will be great.

If this idea is cultivated in your community,

then virtue will go a long way.

If this idea is cultivated in your country,

then virtue will be in many places.

If this idea is cultivated in the world,

then virtue will be with everyone.

 

Then observe the person for what the person does,

and observe the family for what it does,

and observe the community for what it does,

and observe the country for what it does,

and observe the world for what it does.

How do I know this saying is true?

I observe these things and see.

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Tao Te Ching

By Lao-Tzu

A translation for the public domain by j.h.mcdonald, 1996

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