Victor H. Mair
The Way is the cistern of the myriad creatures; It is the treasure of the good man, And that which is treasured by the bad man. Beautiful words can be traded, Noble deeds can be used as gifts for others. Why should we reject even what is bad about men? Therefore, When the son of heaven is enthroned or the three ministers are installed, Although they may have large jade disks And be preceded by teams of four horses, It would be better for them to sit down and make progress in this. What was the reason for the ancients to value this so highly? Did they not say: “Seek and thou shalt receive; Sin and thou shalt be forgiven”? Therefore, It is valued by all under heaven.