Chapter V Heaven and earth are ruthless

Chapter V Heaven and earth are ruthless, they treat everything as straw or dog. The sage is ruthless, he treats everyone as straw or dog. Are not heaven and earth like a pair of bellows? Empty, it won't be exhausted; Forced, more air will come out. If more is said than done, it would be better to take the mean.

五章天地不仁【1】，以万物为刍狗【2】；圣人不仁，以百姓为刍狗【3】。天地之间其犹橐籥乎【4】！虚而不屈【5】，动而愈出【6】。多闻数穷【7】，不若守于中【8】。