Supreme good is like water. Water greatly benefits all things, without conflict. It flows through places that people loathe. Thereby it is close to the Way.

They can see their neighbors. Roosters and dogs can be heard from there. Still, they will age and die without visiting one another.

How do I know about the world? By what is within me.

As soon as rules were made, names were given. There are already many names. One must know when it is enough.

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.

The men who are great live with that which is substantial, they do not stay with that which is superficial; they abide with realities, they do not remain with what is showy. The one they discard, the other they hold.

When there is no desire, all things are at peace