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Rule with Moderation

"When leading people and serving Heaven, Nothing exceeds moderation. Truly, moderation means prevention. Prevention means achieving much virtue. When much virtue is achieved, Nothing is not overcome. Nothing not overcome means Nobody knows the limits. When nobody knows the limits, One can rule the country. The one who rules like the mother lasts long. This is called deep roots and a solid base, The Way to long life and clarity."

Author

Lao Tzu

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English

"When leading people and serving Heaven, Nothing exceeds moderation. Truly, moderation means prevention. Prevention means achieving much virtue. When much virtue is achieved, Nothing is not overcome. Nothing not overcome means Nobody knows the limits. When nobody knows the limits, One can rule the country. The one who rules like the mother lasts long. This is called deep roots and a solid base, The Way to long life and clarity."

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