44 名與身孰親

老子道德經第四十四章

名與身孰親
身與貨孰多
得與亡孰病
是故甚愛必大費
多藏必厚亡
故知足不辱
知止不殆
可以長久

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FORTY-FOUR

Fame or self: Which matters more?
Self or wealth: Which is more precious?
Gain or loss: Which is more painful?

He who is attached to things will suffer much.
He who saves will suffer heavy loss.
A contented man is never disappointed.
He who knows when to stop does not find himself in trouble.
He will stay forever safe.

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44 (ah san)

Fame and life, which is more precious?
Life and wealth, which is more important?
Gain and loss, which is more harmful?

Therefore,
Too much attachment will end in great loss;
Too much saving will result in great expense.
Knowing contentment leads to peace,
Knowing satisfaction brings harmony,
And longevity.