In harmony with the Tao
the sky is clear and spacious
the earth is solid and full
all creature flourish together
content with the way they are
endlessly repeating themselves
endlessly renewed

When man interferes with the Tao
the sky becomes filthy
the earth becomes depleted
the equilibrium crumbles
creatures become extinct

The Master views the parts with compassion
because he understands the whole
His constant practice is humility
He doesn't glitter like a jewel
but lets himself be shaped by the Tao
as rugged and common as stone