不失其所者久，死而不亡者寿

不失其所者久，死而不亡者寿。——李耳

He who does not abandon his fundamental principles will last long, and he whose Tao does not fade away after death enjoys a real long life. ——Li Er

Comment: It emphasizes that only sages do not abandon their Tao.  It also suggests that people with lofty spirit and people who ha ve created great theories survive their death. 

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