When Heaven and Earth desires to give up their perfection and depart from the Way,
In that case they must produce Tao.
After the production of Tao is a time of decay.
Then, when Tao is exhausted, they cannot withdraw Tao again.
Therefore, they use Tao constantly.
other readings further drafts from the same generation
deeper strata where the meaning thins
the original
1. 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.
2. 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.