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Equalization

"It is better to desist than to go on grasping at fulness. Handling and sharpening cannot last long. When gold and gems fill the hall none can protect them. Wealth and honour with pride bring their own punishment. When a work of merit is done and reputation is coming, to get out of the way is the Tau of Heaven."

Author

Lao Tzu

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English

"It is better to desist than to go on grasping at fulness. Handling and sharpening cannot last long. When gold and gems fill the hall none can protect them. Wealth and honour with pride bring their own punishment. When a work of merit is done and reputation is coming, to get out of the way is the Tau of Heaven."

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