The empire that practices the Tao shows that virtue is universal. One person becomes a model for others. One family for other families, one town for other towns, one nation for other nations, one empire for all empires. In chapter 54 of the Tao Taching, we are reminded of the reality that action starts with one person. All actions are done by a person, never done by people. In no circumstance are a people acting. At no point is a group capable of acting