Who is there who can make muddy waters clear? But if allowed to remain still, it will gradually clear itself.
In ancient times, those who followed the Way did not try to give people knowledge thereof, but kept them ignorant.
When leading people and serving Heaven, nothing exceeds moderation.
The world is ruled by letting things take their course. It cannot be ruled by interfering.
In the world there are four greats, and the king is one of them.
The most straight seems curved.