All Things Are Nurtured

"The Way gives birth to them. Virtue gives them nourishment. Matter gives them shape. Conditions make them whole. Therefore: Of all things, None does not revere the Way and honor virtue. Reverence of the Way and honoring virtue Were not demanded of them, But it is in their nature. So, the Way gives birth to them, Nourishes them, Raises them, Nurtures them, Protects them, Matures them, Takes care of them. It gives birth without seizing, Helps without claim, Fosters without ruling. This is called the profound virtue."