Act without striving. Work without interfering. Find the flavour in what is flavourless.
He who knows how to be aggressive, and yet remains patient, becomes a receptacle for all of Nature's lessons.
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.
What's the difference between yes and no?
Act without expectation.
Though (the Tao) is uncreated itself, it creates all things. Because it has no substance, it can enter into where there is no space. Exercising by returning to itself, winning victories by remaining gentle and yielding, it is softer than anything, and therefore overcomes everything hard.