Book 2, Chapter 67 : 
Three Treasures
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Author : Laozi (Lao-Tzu)

Translator : Ursula K. Le Guin

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Everybody says my way is great

but improbable.



All greatness

is improbable.

What’s probable

is tedious and petty.[52]



I have three treasures.

I keep and treasure them.

The first, mercy,

the second, moderation,

the third, modesty.

If you’re merciful you can be brave,

if you’re moderate you can be generous,

and if you don’t presume to lead

you can lead the high and mighty.



But to be brave without compassion,

or generous without self-restraint,

or to take the lead,

is fatal.



Compassion wins the battle

and holds the fort;

it is the bulwark set

around those heaven helps.[53]



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