The incomplete become whole
The crooked become straight
The hollow become full
The worn-out become new
Those with less become content
Those with more become confused
Sages therefore hold on to one thing and use this to guide the world
Not considering themselves they appear
Not displaying themselves they shine
Not flattering themselves they succeed
Not parading themselves they lead
Because they don’t compete no one can compete against them
the ancients who said the incomplete become whole came close indeed
Becoming whole depends on this
