Chapter 73
- Someone whose boldness shows in daring (to break the law) is killed; someone whose boldness shows in not daring lives on. Of these two, one seems beneficial, the other harmful. But
When Heaven’s anger strikes a man, who can truly trace the cause?
This is why even the sage finds it difficult (to judge such matters).
- The way of Heaven is not to contend, yet it skillfully prevails; not to speak, yet it skillfully draws a response; not to summon, yet things come to it on their own. Its manner is calm, yet its plans are skillful and effective. The net of Heaven has wide meshes—spread far apart—yet nothing slips through.
