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The reason why rivers and oceans are able to be the kings of the one hundred valleys
Is that they are good at being below them.
For this reason they are able to be the kings of the one hundred valleys.

Therefore in the Sage's desire to be above the people,
He must in his speech be below them.
And in his desire to be at the front of the people,
He must in his person be behind them.
Thus he dwells above, yet the people do not regard him as heavy;
And he dwells in front, yet the people do not see him as posing a threat.
The whole world delights in his praise and never tires of him.
Is it not because he is not contentious,
That, as a result, no one in the world can contend with him?!