The people are hungry: It is because those in authority eat up too much in taxes.

The best people are like water, which benefits all things and does not compete with them. It stays in lowly places that others reject. This is why it is so similar to the Way.

The best way to carve is not to split.

The sage avoids extremity, excess, and extravagance.

The ancient Masters didn't try to educate the people, but kindly taught them to not-know. When they think that they know the answers, people are difficult to guide. When they know that they don't know, people can find their own way. If you want to learn how to govern, avoid being clever or rich. The simplest pattern is the clearest. Content with an ordinary life, you can show all people the way back to their own true nature.

Can you comprehend everything in the four directions and still do nothing?

The Master doesn't seek fulfillment. For only those who are not full are able to be used which brings the feeling of completeness.