Tao Te Ching Chapter 51 The Virtue of Tao's Nature 道体的德性

The Chapter is an excerpt from Chapter 51 of the Tao Te Ching, focusing on the concepts of Tao (the Way) and De (virtue). It explains how Tao gives birth to all things, while De nurtures their growth and maturation. The chapter emphasizes the natural, unassuming nature of both Tao and De, despite their profound influence on the universe. This natural process of creation and nurturing leads to the inherent respect all things have for Tao and De. The text highlights the Tao's role as a creator that doesn't claim ownership and the importance of De in the maturation of all things.