Victor H. Mair
Who is puffed up cannot stand, Who is self-absorbed has no distinction, Who is self-revealing does not shine, Who is self-assertive has no merit, Who is self-praising does not last long. As for the Way, we may say these are “excess provisions and extra baggage.” Creation abhors such extravagances. Therefore, One who aspires to the Way, does not abide in them.