Chapter 8
The highest good is like water. Water nourishes all things without competing with them. It settles in the low places people scorn, so it is very near the Tao. In dwelling, it chooses the right place. In heart, it is deep and still. In relationships, it is kind. In speech, it is trustworthy. In governing, it brings good order. In work, it is capable. In action, it moves at the right time. Because it does not compete, it is free of fault.