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"Of fame and life, which is more dear?* Of life and wealth, which is more worthy?** Of gain and loss, which is more distressing?*3* Therefore, loving in excess incurs great cost. Overhoarding brings heavy loss.*4* To know what is enough means to avoid disgrace. To know where to stop is to avoid danger. Thus one can last long and endure."

Author

Lao Tzu

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English

"Of fame and life, which is more dear?* Of life and wealth, which is more worthy?** Of gain and loss, which is more distressing?*3* Therefore, loving in excess incurs great cost. Overhoarding brings heavy loss.*4* To know what is enough means to avoid disgrace. To know where to stop is to avoid danger. Thus one can last long and endure."

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