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.