Chapter 66

Chapter 66

Rivers and seas are rulers
of the streams of hundreds of valleys
because of the power of their low position.

If you want to be the ruler of people,
you must speak to them like you are their servant.
If you want to lead other people,
you must put their interest ahead of your own.

The people will not feel burdened,
if a wise person is in a position of power.
The people will not feel like they are being manipulated,
if a wise person is in front as their leader.
The whole world will ask for her guidance,
and will never get tired of her.
Because she does not like to compete,
no one can compete with the things she accomplishes.

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The above principle works only in a small confined community or village. When you are the head of a small tribe, the above strategy will probably work. When you are ruling a nation, however, you should learn to be prudent and never underestimate the wickedness of ordinary people. People will not always obey generous sage. As Machiavelli once said, it is better to be feared than loved.