The great Way is easy, yet people prefer the side paths. Be aware when things are out of balance. Stay centered within the Tao. When rich speculators prosper While farmers lose their land; when government officials spend money on weapons instead of cures; when the upper class is extravagant and irresponsible while the poor have nowhere to turn- all this is robbery and chaos. It is not in keeping with the Tao.

He who steals a hook shall be hanged; while he who steals the state shall be crowned as prince.

Do you think you can make the world a better place? I do not think you can. It is already perfect.

The Tao is infinite, eternal. Why is it eternal? It was never born; thus it can never die. Why is it infinite? It has no desires for itself; thus it is present for all beings. The Master stays behind; that is why she is ahead. She is detached from all things; that is why she is one with them. Because she has let go of herself, she is perfectly fulfilled.

When people are unsettled, loyal ministers arise.

Complete your task. Seek no reward. Make no claims. Without faltering fully choose to do what you must do.

Do not make them (people) weary at their work. If you do not make them weary, they will not be weary of you.