Cultivating and Observing

"The good planter (he who plants virtue) never uproots. The good embracer (he who embraces virtue) never lets go. His sons and grandsons will offer sacrifice to him without ceasing. Whoever cultivates this in his person, his virtue will be true. Whoever cultivates this in his family, his virtue will be abundant. Whoever cultivates this in his village, his virtue will extend. Whoever cultivates this in his kingdom, his virtue will be exuberant. Whoever cultivates this in the world, his virtue will be universal. Therefore by observing myself I know others; by observing my family, other families; by observing one kingdom, other kingdoms; by observing the existing world, other worlds. How do I know the natural course of events in the world, but in this way?"