Heaven and Earth are ruthless;to them the Ten Thousand things are but as straw dogs. #2 The Sage too is ruthless; to him the people are but as straw dogs.
天地之间，其犹橐龠乎﹖
Arthur Waley
Yet Heaven and Earth and all that lies between is like a bellows
虚而不屈，动而愈出。
Arthur Waley
in that it is empty, but gives a supply that never fails.#2Work it, and more comes out.
多言数穷，不如守中。
Arthur Waley
Whereas the force of words is soon spent. #2 Far better is it to keep what is in the heart.