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The virtue of dignity

"The heavy is of the light the root, and rest is motion's master. Therefore the holy man in his daily walk does not depart from dignity. Although he may have magnificent sights, he calmly sits with liberated mind. But how is it with the master of the ten thousand chariots? In his personal conduct he makes light of the empire. He makes light of it and will lose his vassals. He is passionate and will lose the throne."

Author

Lao Tzu

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English

"The heavy is of the light the root, and rest is motion's master. Therefore the holy man in his daily walk does not depart from dignity. Although he may have magnificent sights, he calmly sits with liberated mind. But how is it with the master of the ten thousand chariots? In his personal conduct he makes light of the empire. He makes light of it and will lose his vassals. He is passionate and will lose the throne."

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