| 32.1.1 |
Tao is always nameless, (and)
simple. |
| 32.1.2 |
Only (because it is) minute, |
| 32.1.3 |
heaven-and-earth dare not subdue
(it). |
| 32.2.1 |
If
kings and lords can abide to this (simplicity),
all things would
comply with (Tao) by itself. |
| 32.2.2 |
Heaven-and-earth (will) mutually combine,
to
rain sweet dew. |
| 32.2.3 |
People, (though) without order, will be fair and
just by themselves. |
| 32.3.1 |
(Then you) begin to formulate names (of
rules). |
| 32.3.2 |
Having also (these) names (of rules),
then
(people) will also know (where to) stop. |
| 32.3.3 |
Knowing (where to) stop, therefore (there will
be) no danger. |
| 32.4 |
(An) analogy (of) Tao in the world,
is like
little valley streams giving (water) to rivers and
seas. |
