Lao Tzu Tao Teachings - Verse 10

While carrying your active life on your head
can you embrace the quiet spirit in your arms, and not let go?

While being fully focused on your vital breath
can you make it soft like that of a newborn babe?

While cleaning your inner mirror
can you leave it without blemish?

While loving the people and ruling the country
can you dispense with cleverness?

While opening and closing the gates of heaven
can you be like a mother bird?

While penetrating the four quarters with your insight
can you remain simple?

Help the people live!
Nourish the people!

Help them live yet lay no claim to them.
Benefit them yet seek no gratitude.

Guide them yet do not control them.
This is called the hidden Virtue.

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