Pitani
Ku anthu;
Khalani pakati pao;
Akondeni;
Phunzilani kwa iwo;
Yambilani pomwe ali;
Gwirani nao nchinto;
Manga dzomwe alinazo.
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Koma pa atsongoleli awo,
Nchinto ikatha,
Nchito yatha,
Anthu onse adzathi:
"Thazichitila theka"
Lao Tsu 
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English version of this poem
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Community Self Management, Empowerment and Development
Empowerment Principles
Poetry
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Pitani ku anthu
Poem by Lau Tsu
translated by Patricia Bulanda Mbewe
Tao Te Ching, Chapter 17
Edited by Phil Bartle
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