Stop trying to control. Let go of fixed plans and concepts, and the world will govern itself.

The one who can dissolve her mind will suddenly discover the Tao at her feet.

People are difficult to govern because they have too much knowledge.

He who hoards much loses much.

Though tightly the net of words forms, how surely truth slips out.

Can you gather your vital breath and yet be tender like a newborn baby?

Standing on "tip toe", one stands not firmly. Straining in stride, one cannot walk far. Flaunting of deeds, one is unfavorably noticed. Being self-righteous, one is not respected. Boasting of self, one's merit is unrecognized. Glorifying of self, one loses the opportunity for greatness. From the viewpoint of Tao These represent imperfect Te, Valued as are filth or disease.