Line by Line - Verse 59, Line 10

-- this is the way to secure that its enduring life shall long be seen.
~ James Legge translation, from The Sacred Books of the East, 1891 ~

The Tao of long life and eternal vision.
~ Gia-fu Feng and Jane English translation, published by Vintage Books, 1989 ~

The Tao of longevity and lasting vision
~ Derek Lin translation, from Tao Te Ching: Annotated & Explained, published by SkyLight Paths, 2006 ~

Get right with Tao,
and you'll always see things clearly.
~ Ron Hogan rendition, from Beatrice.com, 2004 ~

When we, like plants, have deep roots and a firm foundation, we are able to persevere. Deep roots help us to stand resolutely with a sense of calmness. When we are calm, as Ron Hogan puts it, we "see things clearly." When we see things clearly, we have a lasting vision.

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