Tao Teh Ching – Lao Tzu

The sage embraces the One
And becomes a pattern to all under Heaven
He does not make a show of himself; hence he shines
Does not justify himself; hence he becomes known
Does not boast of his ability; hence he gets the credit
Does not brandish his success; hence he endures
Does not compete with anyone; hence no one can compete with him
Indeed the ancient saying 'Bend and you will remain whole' is no idle word
Nay, if you have really attained wholeness everything will flock to you
The sage is always good at saving men
And therefore nobody is abandoned
Always good at saving things
And therefore nothing is wasted
This is called 'following the guidance of the Inner Light'
Hence, good men are teachers of bad men
While bad men are the charge of good men
Not to revere one's teacher
Not to cherish one's charge
Is to be on the wrong road, however intelligent one may be
Know the white
Keep to the black
And be the pattern of the world
To be the pattern of the world is
To move constantly in the path of virtue
Without erring a single step
And to return again to the Infinite