Do you think that you can clear your mind by sitting constantly in silent meditation? This makes your mind narrow, not clear. Integral awareness is fluid and adaptable, present in all places and at all times. That is true meditation. ... The Tao is clear and simple, and it doesn't avoid the world.

Love the whole world as if it were your self; then you will truly care for all things.

When cleverness emerges There is great hypocrisy.

I have no desire to desire, and people become like the uncarved wood by themselves.

Muddy water, let stand, becomes clear.

The progress of the Way seems retreating.

If the Great Way perishes there will morality and duty. When cleverness and knowledge arise great lies will flourish. When relatives fall out with one another there will be filial duty and love. When states are in confusion there will be faithful servants.