26: The Importance of Stability


Heavy is the root of light

Still is the master of restless

Thus a lord might travel all day but never far from his supplies

Even in a guarded camp his manner is calm and aloof

Why would the lord of ten thousand chariots treat himself lighter than his kingdom?

Too light he loses his base

Too restless he loses command

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