28.
Know the strength of the masculine
while abiding in feminine nurturing,
and be a servant of the world.
Be a servant of the way
of ancient, ever-lasting power,
never faltering, from innocence to knowledge,
conscious of the white
while maintaining the black.
Be the world’s exemplar,
never deviating, perpetually returning
to boundless consciousness.
One who understands splendor
while holding to humility
acts in accord with eternal power.
Return to simplicity.
The uncarved block is made into useful tools.
The sage employs these means.
Therefore the enduring master carves,
but never hacks.