When the uncarved wood is split, its parts are put to use. When the sage is put to use, he becomes the head.
As for the "proper way:" it is the beginning of disorder.
Do not fear the aging of the body for it is the body's way of seeking the root.
Conquering others requires force. Conquering oneself requires strength
The more laws and orders are multiplied, the more theft and violence increase.
By steadily disciplining the animal nature, until it becomes one pointed, it is possible to establish conscious awareness of The Eternal.