Lao Tzu Tao Teachings - Verse 37

The Tao never strives, yet nothing is left undone.

If leaders were able to adhere to it

the ten thousand things

would develop of their own accord.

If after they have developed

they experience desires to strive,

they can bury those desires

under the nameless Uncarved Block.

The nameless Uncarved Block can protect against desire.

When desires are restrained there will be peace,

and then all under heaven will be at rest.

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