Freedom of Action

"One man who has the courage to dare, will be slain; and another who has the courage to restrain himself (not to dare), will survive. Of these two, one seems to have the advantage and the other the damage. But who can tell why either of them should be the object of Heaven's hatred? This is why the sage holds it difficult (to act). The Tau of Heaven does not strive, yet conquers well, - does not speak, yet answers well, - does not call, yet things come of their own accord, - is slack, yet plans well. The net of heaven is very wide in its meshes, and yet misses nothing."