Harsh words and poor reasoning never settle
anything, they only cause further disturbances. If they did, we would be
drowning in peace. Harmony does not come to the door of anger or conflict.
Verse 24 of the Tao Te Ching tells us this. Therefore, we should be certain
that we do our utmost to remain balanced in all things we do. If the ballast is
not right on a ship, the ship will lean to one side. A good captain sees to it
that all cargo is well taken care of.
