Yielding is the way of the Tao.
Knowing ignorance is strength; ignoring knowledge is sickness.
Only he who does not seek to be ahead of others is capable of living in harmony with everyone.
It's hard to keep your balance standing tip-toe.
Heaven and Earth last for ever. Why do Heaven and Earth last for ever? They are unborn, so ever living. The sage stays behind, thus he is ahead. He is detached, thus at one with all. Through selfless action, he attains fulfillment.
Be humble and you will remain entire. The sages do not display themselves, therefore they shine. They do not approve themselves, therefore they are noted. They do not praise themselves, therefore they have merit. They do not glory in themselves, therefore they excel.