Chapter 35

To him who holds in his hands the Great Image (of the invisible Tao), the whole world repairs. Men resort to him, and receive no hurt, but (find) rest, peace, and the feeling of ease. Music and dainties will make the passing guest stop (for a time). But though the Tao as it comes from the mouth, seems insipid and has no flavour, though it seems not worth being looked at or listened to, the use of it is inexhaustible.

Commentary

Commentary

THE VIRTUE OF BENEVOLENCE. 1. "Who holdeth fast to the great Form, Of him the world will come in quest: F or there we never meet with harm, There we find shelter, comfort, rest." 2. Music with dainties makes the passing stranger stop. But Reason, when p. 98 coming from the mouth, how tasteless is it! It has no flavor. When looked at, there is not enough to be seen; when listened to, there is not enough to be heard. However, when used, it is inexhaustible. Next: 36. The Secret's Explanation | « Previous: The Canon of Reason...
Sources: Paul Carus (1913) - Chapter heading; Paul Carus (1913) - Canon of Reason and Virtue