the origin of the world is its mother;

understand the mother, and you understand the child;

embrace the child, and you embrace the mother,

who will not perish when you die.

reserve your judgments and words

and you maintain your influence;

speak your mind and take positions

and nothing can save you.

as observing detail is clarity,

so maintaining flexibility is strength;

use the light but shed no light,

so that you do yourself no harm,

but embrace clarity.