The following is from the Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu. The comments in the parentheses are mine.

The best way to live (and lead) is to be like water

For water benefits all things
and goes against none of them

It provides for all people
and even cleanses those places a man loath go

In this way it is like the Tao

Live (and lead) in accordance with the nature of things:
Build your house on solid ground
Keep your mind still
When giving, be kind
When speaking, be truthful
When ruling, be just
When working, be one-pointed
When acting, remember - timing is everything

One who lives (and leads) in accordance with nature
does not go against the way of things

He moves (and leads) in harmony with the present moment always knowing the truth of just what to do