Why is the sea king of a hundred streams? Because it lies below them..…

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Why is the sea king of a hundred streams? Because it lies below them... If the sage would guide the people, he must serve with humility. If he would lead them, he must follow behind. In this way when the sage rules, the people will not feel oppressed. ✨ Laozi (1997). 道德经, Vintage
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Why is the sea king of a hundred streams? Because it lies below them... If the sage would guide the people, he must serve with humility. If he would lead them, he must follow behind. In this way when the sage rules, the people will not feel oppressed. ✨ Laozi (1997). 道德经, Vintage

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