Tao Te Ching • Chapter 70

1.1 My words are easy to understand

1.2 and easier to put into practice.

1.3 Yet no one in the world seems to understand them,

1.4 and are not able to apply what I teach.

2.1 My teachings come from the ancients,

2.2 the things I do are done for a reason.

3.1 Because you do not know me,

3.2 you are not able to understand my teachings.

3.3 Because those who know me are few,

3.4 my teachings become even more precious.