The Wisest Are Like Water 



The wisest are like water.
Water benefits all things,
it does not compete,
it sinks to the lowest places,
and follows in the Way.

In life, the wise one values the simple.
In his heart, he values stillness.
In relations, he values humanity.
In speech, he values sincerity.
In government, he values peace.
In business, he values competence.
In actions, he values timeliness,
the least that can be expected.

Even the highest
cannot be reproached
for choosing the lowest place.
Laozi


 


 
 

Posted: Sat - October 9, 2004 at 08:22 AM        

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