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"For bringing proper order to the people and in serving tian, Nothing is as good as husbandry. It is only through husbandry that you come early to accept the way, And coming early to accept the way is what is called redoubling your accumulation of character (de). If you redouble your accumulation of character, all obstacles can be overcome, And if all obstacles can be overcome, none can discern your limit. Where none can discern your limit, You can preside over the realm. In presiding over the mother of the realm155 You can be long-enduring. This is what is called the way (dao) of setting deep roots and a secure base, And of gaining long life and an enduring vision."