十章
载营魄抱一，能无离乎？
专气致柔，能如婴儿乎？
修除玄览，能无疵乎？
爱民治国，能无智乎？
天门开阖，能为雌乎？
明白四达，能无知乎？
生之、畜之，生而不有，长而不宰。
是为玄德。
In embracing the One with your soul,
Can you never forsake the Tao?
In controlling your vital force to achieve gentleness,
Can you become like the new-born child?
In cleansing and purifying your Mystic vision,
Can you strive after perfection?
In loving the people and governing the kingdom,
Can you rule without interference?
In opening and shutting the Gate of Heaven,
Can you play the part of the Female?
In comprehending all knowledge,
Can you renounce the mind?
