Be empty. Be still. Just watch everything come and go. This is the way of Nature.

When the sage stands above people, they are not oppressed. When he leads people, they are not obstructed. The world will exalt him and not grow tired of him.

What's the difference between yes and no?

Since before time and space were, the Tao is. It is beyond is and is not.

Reputation should be neither sought nor avoided.

To practice virtue is to selflessly offer assistance to others, giving without limitation one's time, abilities, and possessions in service, whenever and wherever needed, without prejudice concerning the identity of those in need.

The sage governs by emptying senses and filling bellies.