What Heaven detests, who knows why? Even the sage considers it difficult.

Wise men hear and see as little children do.

Meet the difficult while it is easy.

He who regards many things easy will find many difficulties. Therefore the sage regards things difficult, and consequently never has difficulties.

Those who are unswerving have resolve

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.

Appetite for food and sex is nature.