The sage never strives for greatness, and can therefore accomplish greatness.

Loving, hating, having expectations: all these are attachments. Attachment prevents the growth of one's true being.

Because he (the Sage) opposes no one, no one in the world can oppose him.

Nature does not have to insist.

When the great Tao is forgotten, goodness and piety appear. When the body's intelligence declines, cleverness and knowledge step forth. When there is no peace in the family, filial piety begins. When the country falls into chaos, patriotism is born.

If you close your mind in judgements and traffic with desires, your heart will be troubled. If you keep your mind from judging and aren't led by the senses, your heart will find peace.

Darkness within darkness. The gateway to all understanding.