The Wayfarer sits in the most honoured place among the ten thousand things

A prize for the good man
And a refuge for the bad

Handsome speech may curry favour
Honourable conduct may make one humane
But who can resist the evil of humanity?

The emperor is crowned
And three dukes appointed
Though respects are paid
Though they are given jade
Though they ride at the carriage front
It is nothing compared to traveling along the Way

Why did the ancients treasure Wayfaring so?
Has it not been said?
The seeker claims it
The sinful shirk from it
So it is an idol for the world

道者萬物之奧

善人之寶
不善人之所保

美言可以市
尊行可以加人
人之不善
何棄之有

故立天子
置三公
雖有拱璧以先駟馬
不如坐進此道

古之所以貴此道者何
不曰求以得
有罪以免邪
故為天下貴