Ancient Wisdom: Article

Wednesday August 27, 2008

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The Soft and the Hard
by Lao Tsu

Nothing in this world

Is as soft and yielding as water

Yet for attacking the hard and strong

None can triumph so easily

It is weak, yet none can equal it
It is soft, yet none can damage it
It is yielding, yet none can wear it away

Everyone knows that the soft overcomes the hard

And the yielding triumphs over the rigid

Why then so little faith?
Why can no one practice it?

So the Sages say

Fulfill even the lowest position

Love even the weakest creature

Then you will be called

Lord of every offering

King of all below Heaven