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Chapter 8
The Master Servant

The highest goodness is like water
a
It nourishes all things without competing
b
It resides in low places people disdain
c
Therefore, it is like God

d
In dwelling, He remains in the right place
In thinking, He loves with great depth
e
In giving, He conveys great kindness
In words, He speaks truthfully f
In ruling, He leads with justice
g
In works, He is capable of miracles
In action, He fulfills promises on time
h

Thus, He does not trespass against others i
He is free from fault