Tao Te Ching, by Lau-Tzu (verses 61 - 70)

Written by: Lau-Tzu
Published on: March 26, 2012
Category: Tao Te Ching

Translated by J. H. McDonald (1996)

A large country should take the low place like a great watershed,
which from its low position assumes the female role.
The female overcomes the male by the power of her position.
Her tranquility gives rise to her humility.