XLIV. Precepts
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Laotzu's Tao and Wu Wei, by Dwight Goddard and Henri Borel, [1919], at sacred-texts.com
XLIV
PRECEPTS
Which is nearer, a name or a person? Which is more, personality or treasure? Is it more painful to gain or to suffer loss?
Extreme indulgence certainly greatly wastes. Much hoarding certainly invites severe loss.
A contented person is not despised. One who knows when to stop is not endangered; he will be able therefore to continue.
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