he is bright, but does not dazzle.When an interrogator wants to ply information from a prisoner or suspect, what is one of the tools typically employed? Bright lights.
~ James Legge translation, from The Sacred Books of the East, 1891 ~
Brilliant but not blinding.
~ Gia-fu Feng and Jane English translation, published by Vintage Books, 1989 ~
Illuminated without being flashy
~ Derek Lin translation, from Tao Te Ching: Annotated & Explained, published by SkyLight Paths, 2006 ~
They are brilliant,
but not flashy.
~ Ron Hogan rendition, from Beatrice.com, 2004 ~
Ever tried to do deep thinking when you are being blinded by a bright light? It's near too impossible to accomplish. The light blots out everything. It is disorienting and can be quite painful too. About the only thing in a person's mind is to figure out a way to get away from the damn light!!
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