Philosophy

道 德 經
Tao Teh Ching

Teh – Chapter 52

The world had a beginning,
Which can be considered the mother of the world.
Having attained the mother, in order to understand her children,
If you return and hold on to the mother, till the end of your life you'll suffer no harm.

Block up the holes;
Close the doors;
And till the end of your life you'll not labor.
Open the holes;
Meddle in affairs;
And till the end of your life you'll not be saved.

To perceive the small is called "discernment."
To hold on to the pliant is called "strength."
If you use the rays to return to the bright light,
You'll not abandon your life to peril.
This is called Following the Constant.