Tao 36 wanting to reduce something

If you want to reduce something, you must certainly stretch it.
If you want to weaken something, you must certainly strengthen it.
If you want to abolish something, you must certainly make it flourish.
If you want to grasp something, you must certainly give it away.
This is referred to as subtle enlightenment.
The pliant and weak will conquer the hard and strong.
Fish cannot abandon the depth;
The state's sharp implements cannot be displayed to the people.