Thus the superior man clarifies everyday issues, But dares not judge great proceedings. No benefit in any action. Superior men can maintain themselves. Only through benevolence to the inferior. There is no mistake in going out and entering again.
Friends enter without harm.
The course of the Tao is to and fro. On the seventh day, returning. There is benefit in one's undertaking. Thus, in ancient times the kings closed the passes at the winter solstice. Merchants and travellers ceased their travels, And rulers did not visit their provinces.