All streams flow to the ocean because it is lower than they are. Humility gives it its power. Everything needs a place or direction to flow. By remaining low, humble, one will attract the higher things. Be in a receptive position and the flow will be directed toward you. If you want to govern the people, you must place yourself below them. If you want to lead the people, you must learn how to follow them (HUMILITY). Thus no one feels oppressed, no one feels manipulated. All are grateful that you don’t compete with them. Thus they don’t compete with you. The best government is not praised by its people – it is so subtle that the people hardly know of its existence.