Chapter 23
One who stands on tiptoe cannot stand firm; one who strides cannot walk far; one who shows off cannot shine; one who is self-righteous cannot be distinguished; one who boasts cannot achieve merit; one who is self-important cannot endure.
From the perspective of the Dao, these are called: leftover food and excess baggage.
All beings instinctively recoil from such things; therefore, one who embodies the Dao does not dwell there.