21. Adaptability

Those who adapt themselves
will be preserved until the end.

That which bends can be straightened.
That which is empty can be filled.
That which is worn away can be renewed.

The Sage embraces simplicity.
Not being ostentations, the Sage shines.
Not being egotistic, the Sage is praised.
Not being vain, the Sage is estemmed.
Not being haughty, the Sage is honored.

The Sage does not complete with others,
and therefore has no enemies.