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.

Solve it before it happens. Order it before chaos emerges.

Stillness is easy to maintain.

The wise man doesn't compete; therefore nobody can compete with him.

When people do not dread authorities, then a greater dread descends.

Simulated disorder postulates perfect discipline; simulated fear postulates courage; simulated weakness postulates strength.

High and low rest on each other.