English translation of Tao Te ChingThe Tao Teh KingorThe Tao And Its Characteristicsby Lao-Tzutranslated by James LeggePART I Chapter 1 The Tao that can be trodden is not the enduring andunchanging Ta

e of words. All things arise and he does not turn away from them. He produces them but does not take possession of them. He acts but does not rely on his own ability. He accomplishes his task but does not claim credit for it. Because he does not claim credit, his accomplishment remains with him.