Philosophy

道 德 經
Tao Teh Ching

Teh – Chapter 61

The large state is like the lower part of a river;
It is the female of the world;
It is the meeting point of the world.
The female constantly overcomes the male with tranquility.
Because she is tranquil, therefore she is fittingly underneath.

The large state – if it is below the small state, then it takes over the small state;
The small state – if it is below the large state, then it is taken over by the large state.
Therefore some by being low take over,
And some by being low are taken over.

Therefore the large state merely desires to unite and rear others;
While the small state merely desires to enter and serve others.
If both get what they want,
Then the large state should fittingly be underneath.