The restraint of greed in the Tao

The Tao is forever without a name. It is plain and simple, like the uncarved block. Though it is hidden and small, no one in the world can control it. If rulers and lords can hold fast to it, all things will naturally come into harmony. When the energies of Heaven and Earth unite, sweet dew falls. No one commands it, yet it spreads evenly on its own. When things begin to take form, they are given names. Once names exist, it is important to know when to stop. Knowing when to stop keeps you out of danger. The Tao’s presence in the world is like streams and valleys flowing into rivers and seas.