Chapter 35
第三十五章
To him who holds in his hands the Great Image (of the invisible Tao), the whole world repairs.
执大象,天下往。
Men resort to him, and receive no hurt, but (find) rest, peace, and the feeling of ease.
往而不害,安平太。
Music and dainties will make the passing guest stop (for a time).
乐与饵,过客止。
But though the Tao as it comes from the mouth, seems insipid and has no flavour,
道之出口,淡乎其无味,
though it seems not worth being looked at or listened to, the use of it is inexhaustible.
视之不足见,听之不足闻,用之不足既。