Chapter 44

from Tao Te Ching · tr. James Legge (1891)

Chapter 44

Or fame or life, which do you hold more dear? Or life or wealth, to which would you adhere? Who cleaves to fame rejects what is more great; who loves large stores gives up the richer state. Who is content needs fear no shame.

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