Heaven operates like the bending of a bow— the high it pulls down the low it brings up It takes from that which has too much And gives to that which has too little The way of man is otherwise— he takes from that which is depleted and gives to that which has too much

Who can offer an abundance to the world?— One who has Tao Such a one can give like the heavens

The Sage gives without relying on his own effort He completes without waiting for reward He illumines without stepping from the shadow