> This quote advocates for wise people to never try to convince other people Other chapters in the Tao address this objection, by emphasizing the value of humi

> This quote advocates for wise people to never try to convince other people Other chapters in the Tao address this objection, by emphasizing the value of humility and leading by example over cleverness and trying to beat people into submission with words. Express yourself completely, then keep quiet. Be like the forces of nature: when it blows, there is only wind; when it rains, there is only rain; when the clouds pass, the sun shines through. (http://taoteching.org.uk/index.php?c=23&a=Stephen+Mitchell http://taoteching.org.uk/index.php?c=23&a=Stephen+Mitchell) Do you have the patience to wait till your mud settles and the water is clear? Can you remain unmoving till the right action arises by itself? (http://taoteching.org.uk/index.php?c=15&a=Stephen+Mitchell http://taoteching.org.uk/index.php?c=15&a=Stephen+Mitchell) The Master doesn't talk, he acts. When his work is done, the people say, "Amazing: we did it, all by ourselves!" (http://taoteching.org.uk/index.php?c=17&a=Stephen+Mitchell http://taoteching.org.uk/index.php?c=17&a=Stephen+Mitchell)