those who possess the de's fullness
remind us of the newborn

poisonous insects can't bite
wild animals can't attack

birds can't tear them apart
soft bone and weak muscle

but the grip is firm
no sexual experience

yet fully aroused
entirely made

a complete presence
cries all day

never gets hoarse
everything in its place

to have this balance
is called "constant"

to recognize the "constant"
is having "insight"

a full life is a good thing
when the heart tries to control

what it feels that is called
"forcing things"

when things are forced
they grow old quickly

that is called
"not the dao"

what is "not the dao"
comes to an early end

Section 55 from Thomas Meyer's daode jing