42. The Tao produces one, one produces two
The Tao produces one, one produces two.
The two produce the three and the three produce all things.
All things submit to the yin and embrace yang.
They soften their energy to achieve harmony.
People hate to think of themselves as “orphan,” “lowly,” or “unworthy”
Yet the kings call themselves by these names.
Some lose and yet gain,
Others gain and yet [...]

