So it is that the sage, wishing to be above men, puts himself by his words below them, and, wishing to be before them, places his person behind them.

According to Lao Tzu, the sage who guides others places himself below them by his words, and behind them by his conduct: he leads by serving, without imposing himself. Today, in a group, let others go ahead of you and put your energy into supporting them rather than putting yourself forward.