he learns what (other men) do not learn,How often do we start down a road with a definitive expectation of what we will find along the route. As we make our way, we encounter factors and variables that we didn't plan for. We find obstacles or new opportunities that don't fit into our preconceived notions.
~ James Legge translation, from The Sacred Books of the East, 1891 ~
He learns not to hold on to ideas.
~ Gia-fu Feng and Jane English translation, published by Vintage Books, 1989 ~
They learn to unlearn
~ Derek Lin translation, from Tao Te Ching: Annotated & Explained, published by SkyLight Paths, 2006 ~
They don't cling to any beliefs.
~ Ron Hogan rendition, from Beatrice.com, 2004 ~
When this happens -- as it invariably does -- we have two options: 1) Like a horse wearing blinders, we can disregard any new information that does not fit into our worldview or 2) We can take in this new information and alter our course or draw up a new plan, if appropriate.
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