The highest goodness is like water.
Water easily benefits all things without struggle.
Yet it abides in places that people detest.
Therefore it is close to the Way.

For dwelling, the Earth is good.
For the mind, depth is good.
The goodness of giving is in the timing.
The goodness of speech is in sincerity.
In government, self-mastery is good.
In handling affairs, ability is good.

If you do not wrangle, you will not be blamed.

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