Gentle Hands, Great Power
Governing well requires a light touch — like cooking delicate food. When aligned with the Tao, even disruptive forces lose their power. The sage causes no harm and invites none, fostering quiet harmony between all realms.
Ruling a great nation
is like frying small fish—
too much stirring spoils it.
Let things unfold in the spirit of the Tao.
Even restless energies,
seen or unseen,
lose their sting.
It’s not that danger disappears—
but with wisdom,
there’s no invitation to harm.
The sage causes no injury,
and in turn,
receives none.
When human will and spirit world
don’t clash,
their energies merge
in quiet virtue.
