The Way Of Heaven

 

True words are not fine-sounding;

    Fine-sounding words are not true.

A good man does not argue;

    He who argues is not a good man.

The wise one does not know many things;

    He who knows many things is not wise.

The Sage does not accumulate (for himself):

    He lives for other people,

    And grows richer himself;

    He gives to other people,

    And has greater abundance.

The Tao of Heaven

    Blesses, but does not harm.

The Way of the Sage

    Accomplishes, but does not contend. 

    -The Look Of Tao by Lao Tzu