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(Le Saint) est grandement parfait, et il paraît plein d'imperfections ; ses ressources ne s'usent point. (The Saint) is greatly perfect, and he seems full of imperfections; its resources do not wear out. Il est grandement plein, et il paraît vide ; ses ressources ne s'épuisent point. He is greatly full, and he seems empty; its resources are not exhausted. Il est grandement droit, et il semble manquer de rectitude. He is very upright, and he seems lacking in rectitude. Il est grandement ingénieux, et il paraît stupide. He is very ingenious, and he seems stupid. Il est grandement disert, et il paraît bègue. He is very talkative, and he seems stuttering. Le mouvement triomphe du froid ; le repos triomphe de la chaleur. The movement triumphs over the cold; rest triumphs over heat. Celui qui est pur et tranquille devient le modèle de l'univers. He who is pure and tranquil becomes the model of the universe.