Like Water
Translation by Tree Buffalo
Excellent character acts like water.
It benefits everything without struggling.
It flows to the lowest, dirtiest places.
And is closest to Nature.
Excellent dwelling is also close to Nature.
Excellent hearts are serene.
Excellent relationships are nurturing.
Excellent words are plain.
Excellent governing is peaceful.
Excellent work is efficient.
Excellent action has good timing.
And only those free from competition are beyond reproach.
Read some of the first English translations of Chapter 8 here.
