When the uncarved wood is split, its parts are put to use. When the sage is put to use, he becomes the head.
The Way that can be walked is not the eternal Way.
As soon as you have made a thought, laugh at it.
The people starve because those above them eat too much tax-grain. That is the only reason why they starve.
Taking things lightly must lead to big difficulties.
When good thing are accomplished, it does not claim (or name) them. This is Te, which is close in meaning to power or virtue. It is something within a person, and it is enhanced by following the Tao, or 'that from which nothing can deviate'.