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"What shall it profit a man if he gain fame or wealth, and lose his life? If a man cling to fame or wealth, he risketh what is worth more. Be content, not fearing disgrace. Act not, and risk not criticism. Thus live thou long, without alarm."

Author

Lao Tzu

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English

"What shall it profit a man if he gain fame or wealth, and lose his life? If a man cling to fame or wealth, he risketh what is worth more. Be content, not fearing disgrace. Act not, and risk not criticism. Thus live thou long, without alarm."

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