What man has more than enough and gives it to the world? Only the man of Tao.
The slaying of multitudes should be mourned with sorrow. A victory should be celebrated with the funeral rite.
Distortion upon distortion: . . . the more one uses the mind, the more confused one becomes.
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.
Abandon cleverness, discard profit, and thieves and robbers will disappear.
Therefore: In dwelling, choose modest quarters, in thinking, value stillness, in dealing with others, be kind, in choosing words, be sincere, in leading, be just, in working, be competent, in acting, choose the correct timing. Follow these words and there will be no error.