‖ original ‖
The Tao is the mystery of all things, the treasure of the good, and the protection of the unkind.
Good words can be city, and honor can add people. If people are not good, why abandon them! Therefore, if the Son of Heaven is established, and the Three Princes are placed, although there are arches to ride the horse first, it is better to sit in this way.
What is the reason why the ancients are noble about this way? Do you not ask for it, but sin to avoid evil? Therefore, it is expensive in the world.
‖ Interpretation ‖
The Tao is the law that is hidden behind the growth and development of all things. The enlightened see it as a treasure, and the unruly pray to it to bless themselves.
Good words that conform to the Dao can be respected by everyone, and good deeds that conform to the Dao can affect the actions of others, so why should we abandon the unkind person?
Therefore, if the heavenly son of heaven is established, the position of prince and minister is set up, and the jade horse is offered to the king, it is better to give the "dao" as a gift to the king.
Why did you pay attention to the avenue in ancient times? It is not that those who ask for anything can get anything, but that those who are guilty can be converted to righteousness by the "Word." That's why the Tao is cherished by the people of the world.
‖ Wisdom Revelation ‖
What is the Word? The Tao is pure and inactive, and the Tao is also powerful. The Tao does not deliberately interfere with the growth and development of all things, but at the same time, the growth and development of all things, the force behind it is also the law of development of the Tao. The Tao accomplishes everything, and the Tao does not interfere with everything, and this is the Omnipotent Tao.
Those who have attained enlightenment will certainly regard the Tao as a treasure, but those who are not enlightened will often fear the Dao and let the Dao bless themselves with peace and security. People who are not virtuous, because they do not act according to the Tao, often have such and such problems, also known as unkind people.
For these people, Lao Tzu believed that the Tao could completely change them and must not abandon them. This is more inclusive than Confucius's "gentleman can change", believing that as long as the dao is respected, "the villain can also pass and can change". Such thinking has important reference significance in educating, employing, understanding and cultivating people.