It is ever so that when the character of mind,
Is being inundated with too much knowledge, it loses its vitality.
What is at one with things and able to
bring about their transformation is called the Spirit.
What is at one with affairs and is able to
bring about changes in them is called wisdom.
To transform without altering one's vital force,
To change without altering one's wisdom -
Only the man of quality who grasps the One is able to do this!
Grasping the One and never losing it,
He is able to become prince over all things.
The man of quality manipulates things
but is never manipulated by them.
This is because he comprehends the One’s inherent order.
A well-regulated mind lies within,
Well-regulated words issue from his mouth,
and well-regulated policies are applied to men.
Hence the world is well regulated.
 “With one word comprehended, The world submits;
With the one firmly established, The world obeys.”
This saying refers to Tao.