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He will keep his mouth shut and close the portals of his nostrils. He will blunt his sharp points and unravel the complications of things; he will attemper his brightness, and bring himself into agreement with the obscurity of others. This is called 'the Mysterious Agreement.' Such an one cannot be treated familiarly or distantly; he is beyond all consideration of profit or injury; of nobility or meanness:--he is the noblest man under heaven.
Source Tao Te King, chapter 56 · 📖 Read the full passage
✨ To meditate on today
According to Lao Tzu, the sage keeps silent, softens his sharp edges, veils his own brilliance and simply mingles with ordinary people: he then resembles the Tao, the Way, and neither favour nor disgrace can reach him. Today, in a group, give up shining or being right, simply blend in among the others and taste the peace this brings.
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