The way to use life is to do nothing through acting, The way to use life is to do everything through being.

I do not interfere, and people become rich by themselves.

When leading people and serving Heaven, nothing exceeds moderation.

When the Way governs the world, the proud stallions drag dung carriages. When the Way is lost to the world, war horses are bred outside the city.

When they lose their sense of awe, people turn to religion. When they no longer trust themselves, they begin to depend upon authority. Therefore the Master steps back so that people won't be confused. He teaches without a teaching, so that people will have nothing to learn.

When taxes are too high, people go hungry. When the government is too intrusive, people lose their spirit. Act for the people's benefit. Trust them; leave them alone.

Approach the universe with Tao, And evil will have no power. Not that evil is not powerful, But its power will not be used to harm others.