Lao Tzu: He who wishes to rule over the people must speak as if below them. He who…

He who wishes to rule over the people must speak as if below them. He who wishes to lead the people must walk as if behind them. So the Sage rules over the people but he does not weigh them down. He leads the people but he does not block their way.

In today’s wordsTo lead the people, speak as if you're below them; to guide them, walk as if you're behind them. So the sage leads without weighing people down, and guides without blocking their way.