If lightning is the anger of the gods, then the gods are concerned mostly about trees.

I do not concern myself with gods and spirits either good or evil nor do I serve any

Water is the softest thing, yet it can penetrate mountains and earth. This shows clearly the principle of
softness overcoming hardness.

Knowing others is intelligence;
knowing yourself is true wisdom.
Mastering others is strength;
mastering yourself is true power.

When you accept yourself, the whole world accepts you.

The way to do is to be.