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"Dao is the sanctuary for all. It is a treasure for the good, And a warranty for the not so good. Beautiful words may win people’s respect; Beautiful deeds may earn people’s admiration. So even if a person is not so good, Why abandon him? Therefore, when the Son of Heaven is enthroned And the Three Elders are installed, Though you may present a jade disc as tribute, Followed by a carriage of four, It is better to just sit and admonish with this teaching. Why did the ancients value this teaching? Has it not been said, “If you seek, you will receive, And if you are guilty, you will be spared?” That is why all under Heaven value this teaching."