The increase of Humility

""He that humbles (himself) shall be preserved entire. "He that bends (himself) shall be straightened. "He that is low shall be filled. "He that is worn out shall be renewed. "He that is diminished shall succeed. "He that is increased shall be misled." Therefore the sage embraces Unity, and is a pattern for all the world. He is not self- displaying, and, therefore, he shines. He is not self-approving, and, therefore, he is distinguished. He is not self-praising, and, therefore, he has merit. He is not self-exalting, and, therefore, he stands high. And inasmuch as he does not strive, no one in all the world strives with him. That ancient saying, "He that humbles (himself) shall be preserved entire, "Oh, it is no vain utterance! Verily, he shall be returned home entire (to his origin)*."