Shang shan jo shui
Best to be like water,Which benefits the ten thousand things
And does not contend.
It pools where humans disdain to dwell,
Close to the Tao.
Live in a good place.
Keep your mind deep.
Treat others well.
Stand by your word.
Keep good order.
Do the right thing.
Work when it's time.
Only do not contend.
And you will not go wrong.
--from a translation by Stephen Addiss & Stanley Lombardo
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