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"The heavy is the root of the light; Equilibrium (jing) is the lord of agitation. It is for this reason that the ruler in traveling the entire day Will not take leave of his heavy wagons. It is only when he is ensconced in familiar chambers encircled by watchtowers That he rises above such concerns. How could someone be the king of a huge state And treat his own person as less important than the world? If he treats his person lightly, he loses the root; If he becomes agitated, he loses his throne."