Tao Te Ching – 7 – Humility is Greatness

7

Humility is Greatness

The universe is eternal, and the earth will last a long time.

This is because they do not exist for the sake of existing.

The universe and earth endure endure because they do not exist for themselves.

Wise people also do not exist for themselves,

and it is because of their humility they become great.

They think of others first.

The wise do not concentrate on achievements or the outcomes of their actions;

thus they always succeed.