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Sixty-Seven

All beneath the heavens call my Tao great.Because of its greatness, it seems strange,But if it weren’t strange, it would’ve faded long ago.There are but three treasures I cherish and cling to:The first is mercy, the second economy,And the third is indifference to winning.From mercy arises courage; from economy, generosity;From humility, the power to effect change.These days, men belittle mercy, yet celebrate courage;They forget economy while exercising generosity;They cast aside humility and always strive to be first.Thus do they court their downfall.Through mercy, struggles can be surmounted,And defenses made impenetrable.This is how the universe preserves and protects.