The Tao never acts with force, yet there is nothing that it can not do.
Who can enjoy enlightenment and remain indifferent to suffering in the world? This is not in keeping with the Way. Only those who increase their service along with their understanding can be called men and women of Tao.
As for the "proper way:" it is the beginning of disorder.
Yielding is the way of the Tao.
The feminine values are the fountain of bliss. Know the masculine, Keep to the feminine.
The sage is sharp but does not cut, pointed but does not pierce, forthright but does not offend, bright but does not dazzle.