The sage lives in the world, taking it all in.
And so he serves the world, merging with their
heart/minds.
The 100 families all pay attention to their ears and eyes,
And the sage treats them all like his children.
Therefore : the sage says –
I use non-action, and the citizens naturally transform.
I cherish stillness, and the citizens naturally become
honest and just.
I use non-interference, and the citizens naturally become