The Refuge of All
The Tao is a refuge for all — uplifting the good and redeeming the imperfect. Unlike worldly honours, its true value lies in sincerity and humility. Always present, it welcomes both seekers and those who stumble.
The Tao is the treasure of the good
and the refuge of the flawed.
Beautiful words can earn honour.
Noble deeds can raise a person high—
but the Tao embraces even those who fall short.
When emperors rule
and ministers serve,
no gift—no chariot, no golden token—
equals a moment of true Tao
spoken sincerely,
offered humbly.
Why did the ancients treasure the Tao?
Because it is always there—
found by those who seek,
and forgiving of those who fail.
That is why the world holds it dear.
