The more sharp weapons people have in a country, the bigger the disorder will be.
I do not concern myself with gods and spirits either good or evil nor do I serve any.
Can you gather your vital breath and yet be tender like a newborn baby?
The Sage expects no recognition for what he does; he achieves merit but does not take it to himself; he does not wish to display his worth.
The sage does not strive to be great. Thereby he can accomplish the great.
Returning to the source is stillness. It is returning to one's fate. Returning to one's fate is eternal.