Tao De Ching excerpt Verse 8

Tao De Ching Excerpt Verse 8:

The supreme good is like water,
which nourishes all things without trying to.

It flows to low places loathed by all men...

Live in accordance with the nature of things...
In dealing with others, be gentle & kind.

Stand by your word...

One who lives in accordance with nature,
who does not go against the way of the things,
He moves in harmony with the present moment,
always knowing he truth of just what to do.

Tao De Ching excerpt Verse 7

... The sage puts himself last
and so ends up being first...

Serve the needs of others,
and all your own needs will be filled.

Through selfless action,
fulfillment is attained.