《道德经》英译（第四十五章）

大成若缺，

其用不弊；

大盈若冲，

其用不穷。

大直若屈，

大巧若拙，

大辩若讷。

静胜躁，

寒胜热。

清静为天下正。

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Chapter 45

Perfection does not seem flawless,

but it can be used for long.

What is full still has vacancy,

but it can be used endlessly.

The straight may seem crooked;

the most skillful may seem clumsy;

the most eloquent may seem slow of speech.

Be calm rather than rash;

be cool rather than hot.

Serenity is the right way in the world.