第二十二章

曲则全，枉则直，洼则盈，敝则新，少则得，多则惑。是以圣人抱一，为天下式。不自见故明，不自是故彰，不自伐故有功，不自矜故长。夫唯不争，故天下莫能与之争。古之所谓曲则全者，岂虚言哉！诚全而归之。

Yield and remain whole; bend and remain straight; be hollow and be filled; be worn out and be renewed; have little and gain; have much and be confused. Therefore the sage embraces the One and becomes a model for the world. He does not display himself, so he shines; he does not justify himself, so he is distinguished; he does not boast, so he has merit; he does not glorify himself, so he endures. Because he does not compete, no one in the world can compete with him. The ancient saying 'Yield and remain whole' — is this an empty saying? Truly, wholeness returns to the one who yields.

白话译文

委曲反而能保全，弯曲反而能伸直，低洼反而能充盈，破旧反而能更新，少取反而能多得，贪多反而会迷惑。所以圣人坚守大道，成为天下的典范。不自我表现反而明显，不自以为是反而彰显，不自我夸耀反而有功，不自高自大反而能长久。正因为不跟人争，所以天下没有人能和他争。古时候所说的'委曲求全'这句话，难道是空话吗？确实能保全自己并归于道。

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