Returning to simplicity

"Who his manhood shows And his womanhood knows Becomes the empire's river. Is he the empire's river, He will from virtue never deviate, And home he turneth to a child's estate. Who his brightness shows And his blackness knows Becomes the empire's model. Is he the empire's model, Of virtue never he'll be destitute, And home he turneth to the absolute. Who knows his fame And guards his shame Becomes the empire's valley. Is he the empire's valley. For e'er his virtue will sufficient be. And home he turneth to simplicity. By scattering about his simplicity he makes [of the people] vessels of usefulness. The holy man employs them as officers ; for a great administration does no harm."