Those who make their living by collecting taxes cause the people to starve; when the people starve, the tax collectors, having no one to tax starve also

The people are hungry: It is because those in authority eat up too much in taxes.

The more laws are enacted and taxes assessed, the greater the number of lawbreakers and tax evaders

Everything under heaven is a sacred vessel and cannot be controlled. Trying to control leads to ruin. Trying to grasp, we lose. Allow your life to unfold naturally. Know that it too is a vessel of perfection. Just as you breathe in and breathe out, there is a time for being ahead and a time for being behind; a time for being in motion and a time for being at rest; a time for being vigorous and a time for being exhausted; a time for being safe and a time for being in danger.

The wise man is one who, knows, what he does not know.

In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don't try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present.