The sea
is king of the valleys
and streams because it is willing
to be beneath them. One who wishes to guide
the people should be humble in her speech
toward them. One who wishes to lead
the people must learn the
art of following
them.
The sage
is above the people,
but they don’t feel her weight.
She stays ahead of the people, and no
harm comes to them. She has the
affection of the whole world.
Because she contends
with no one, no one
can contend
with her.
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