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Gravity is the root of
lightness; stillness, the ruler of
movement.
Therefore a wise prince,
marching the whole day, does not go far
from his baggage waggons. Although he may have brilliant prospects to
look at, he quietly remains (in his proper place), indifferent to
them.
How should the lord of
a myriad chariots carry himself lightly
before the kingdom? If he do act lightly, he has lost his root (of
gravity);
if he proceed to active movement, he will lose his throne.
