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The method of Tao is the secret source to all in the universe,
The good person’s private guide, and
The person attracting goodness’ eternal essence.
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With attractive words anything may be successfully proffered, but
It is a leader’s behavior which the people try to follow.
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The people will never discard a person attracting goodness;
It is for this quality that princes are brought into leadership;
It is for this quality that ministers are appointed.
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Rather than lead the people on a stallion with sword raised high,
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Demonstrate the virtue of quiet lowliness, and
Guide them along the Tao path.
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Why do the wise ones value this way?
Why? Indeed! Don’t they say,
“What is sought will be found,” and
“Can one be saved by sinning?”

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