A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step and if that step is the right step, it becomes the last step.
The Way begets one; one begets two; two begets three; three begets the myriad creatures.
The sage's Way is to act and not to contend.
A good runner leaves no footprints.
The gentlest thing in the world overcomes the hardest thing in the world. That which has no substance enters where there is no space. This shows the value of non-action. Teaching without words, performing without actions: that is the Master's way.
If princes and kings could follow it (Tao), all things would by themselves abide, Heaven and Earth would unite and sweet dew would fall. People would by themselves find harmony, without being commanded.