The Meaning of Tao - X

He who stands on his tiptoes does not stand firm; he who displays himself does not shine; he who asserts his own views is not distinguished.

[A person's unbalance is the same as a weight. The fourth tome of the ken-po goku-i where the Tao-te-ching validates the philosophical reference by saying one who does not firmly plant his feet to the Earth can be easily unbalanced causing them both physically and metaphorically fall as if by heavy weight.

Display comes in many forms but one such form is the belt system. They say here that one who does not proclaim themselves in a egoistic fashion has more respect that one who touts his accomplishments.

Asserting views seems to indicate one who remains close minded and insists dogmatically to push their own agenda when Tatsuo and the various ancient texts express the greater need to be open, honest and to make changes when proven incorrect.]

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