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Sincere words are not fine, and fine words are not sincere.

Sincere words are not fine, and fine words are not sincere. Wise Men talking series Lao Zi says by Zi Publications Sdn Bhd. ------------------------------------------------------ The sentence above are refering to the fact that sincere words do not come in fine words or words that are use for flattering for example. Therefore when words that comes in flattering may not be trustable as it is not sincere.

Things must grow old after reaching their prime, which is contary to the Tao.

Things must grow old after reaching their prime, which is contary to the Tao. Things must grow old after reaching their prime, which is contrary to the Tao. Whatever is contary to the Tao will soon perish. Wise Men Talking Series Lao Zi Says~ published by Zi Publications sdn. bhd. -------------------------------------------------- This is a saying that whatever is not right or contrary to the way of Tao will soon perish.

whoever holds fast to the great image will become that one to whom all people under heavenwill come.

Whoever holds fast to the great image will become that one to whom all people under heaven will come. Even if all people under heaven come to him they will not hinder each other, and all will enjoy comfort, peace and health. Wise Men talking series, Lao zi Says ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The net of heaven is vast. It has large meshes, but it lets nothing escape.

The net of Heaven is vast, It has large meshes , but it lets nothing escape. Wise Men talking Series, Lao zi Says publish by Zi Publications Sdn. BHd. ----------------------------------------------------------- It means that heaven is vast and big but nothing escape from it (no matter how small it is). A very simple sentence yet difficult to explain. I suspect that it may mean like this as everything is born from it and thus nothing escape it.