Can you be still and look inside?If so, then you know the truth is always available, and always responsive.

The sage honors his part of the settlement, but does not exact his due from others.

When taxes are too high, people go hungry.

The Tao principle is what happens of itself.

The Tao gives birth to One. One gives birth to Two. Two gives birth to Three. Three gives birth to all things. All things have their backs to the female and stand facing the male. When male and female combine, all things achieve harmony. Ordinary men hate solitude. But the Master makes use of it, embracing his aloneness, realizing he is one with the whole universe.

Throw away holiness and wisdom, and people will be a hundred times happier. Throw away morality and justice, and people will do the right thing. Throw away industry and profit, and there won't be any thieves. If these three aren't enough, just stay at the center of the circle and let all things take their course.

Who can wait quietly until the mud settles? Who can remain still until the moment of action?