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Those who are well acquainted with Tao carry out their tasks without leaving any trace (善行無轍迹)
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Those who are well acquainted with Tao carry out their tasks without leaving any trace (善行無轍迹)
18 X 75cm in Cursive Script (草書)
Historical Information
"Those who are well acquainted with Tao carry out their tasks without leaving any trace (善行無轍迹)" can be found in Chapter 27 of Tao Te Ching (道德經), which written by Laozi (老子) of the 6th Century B.C. (1).
Text translation and Personal Comments
"Those who are well acquainted with Tao carry out their tasks without leaving any trace (善行無轍迹)” describes wise sages (聖人) who leave no distinct trace behind when they act, for they act according to Mother Nature (a manifestation of Tao). Why is it that their actions are not distinct? It is because “the way of Nature benefits all without doing any harm; the way of a wise sage gifts all without competing with others (天之道, 利而不害; 聖人之道, 為而不爭)” (2). For further discussion, please see Laozi’s Tao Te Ching.
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