The Three Principle Texts of Daoism translated by ... - Bad Request

“The arrogant and the aggressive will accept noconfidences, even if they are made. Their mental attitudeto others is one of distrust, and they keep their ears andeyes blocked. Who can render them assistance?“The wise man puts his trust in others: thus he reachesfullness of years without decay, perfection of Wisdomwithout bewilderment. In the government of a State,then, the hardest thing is to recognize the worth ofothers, not to rely on one's own.“If you succeed in recognizing worth, then the wise willthink out plans for you, and the able will act for you. Bynever rejecting talent from outside, you will find thestate easy to govern."SkillTHERE WAS once a man in Sung who carved amulberry leaf out of jade for his prince. It took threeyears to complete, and it simulated Nature so exquisitelyin its down, its glossiness, and its general configurationfrom tip to stem, that, if placed in a heap of realmulberry leaves, it could not be distinguished fromthem. This man was subsequently pensioned by the SungState as a reward for his skill.