Flowers And Lamps Poem by Han Min Ohn

Under the blue sky many flowers flourish
With various color and fragrance they all are cherished
These flowers neither actively pull nor push insects towards them
Yet these insects are attracted by their color and fragrance.

Under the dark sky many lamps are lightened
With various color and intensity these lamps brighten
These lamps neither actively pull nor push insects towards them
Yet these insects restlessly move towards the lamps.

Great leaders act like those flowers and lamps
They neither push nor pull followers towards them
Yet their color, fragrance and brightness influence other people
And attract these people to follow their example.