Quote
βThe highest excellence is like (that of) water.
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What does this quotation mean?
The chapter praises water for benefiting things while occupying low places without contention.
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Source: The Tao Teh King , Chapter 8
Edition: James Legge translation Β· Translated by James Legge
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