 Therefore the Sage holds on to the One and in this way becomes the shepherd of the world.  He does not show himself off; therefore he becomes prominent.  He does not put himself on display; therefore he brightly shines.  He does not brag about himself; therefore he receives credit.  He does not praise his own deeds; therefore he can long endure.  It is only because he does not compete that, therefore, no one is able to compete with him.  The so-called "Bent over you'll be preserved whole" of the ancients  