Tao te Ching
51 Tao gives birth to all things. And Te (virtue) nurtures them. Matter shapes them. The natural environment matures them. Therefore, all things abide by Tao and honor Te. Although Tao deserves reverence and Te deserves honor, They are not demanded by decree, But is a result of the Nature Way. Hence, Tao gives life to all beings and Te nurtures, grows, fosters, develops, matures, supports, and protects them. Tao gives birth to life and yet claims no possession. It gives support without holding on to the merit. It matures them but does not take control of. This is called the Mystic Te.
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