Tao te Ching: 78

There is nothing softer and weaker than water,
And yet there is nothing better for attacking hard and strong things.
For this reason there is no substitute for it.
All the world knows that the weak overcomes the strong and the soft overcomes the hard.
But none can practice it.
Therefore the sage says:
He who suffers disgrace for his country
Is called the lord of the land.
He who takes upon himself the country's misfortunes
Becomes the king of the empire.
Straight words seem to be their opposite.

 Does all the world know the the weak overcomes the strong and the soft overcomes the hard? Well, perhaps they're acquainted with the physical process by which water erodes and wears away the largest of mountains. Perhaps they're aware of how freezing water can cleave a rock apart. But are they familiar with it in the philosophical sense?

Consider the Sermon on the Mount:

You have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.' But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.

—Matthew 5:38-42, NIV

But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. If someone takes your cloak, do not stop him from taking your tunic. Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. Do to others as you would have them do to you.

—Luke 6:27-31. NIV

 It seems that the Christians ought to be familiar with the principle of how the weak overcomes the hard. What greater sacrifice is there but to take the sins of others and die for them? Was Jesus a Taoist? Of course not. But this principle is known to them.

The Buddhists have long practiced non-violence and with the Hindus and most of the other Eastern traditions, have a long history of giving alms and caring for mendicants, yogis, monks, and other seekers as well as those less fortunate.

All the world does know that the weak eventually overcomes the strong. It is better to give of yourself and take the troubles of others than it is to do the reverse.

Too bad the gains are only visible in the long term... in the short term, the Takers are still far outstripping the Leavers.