Philosophy

道 德 經
Tao Teh Ching

Teh – Chapter 44

Fame or your health – which is more dear?
Your health or possessions – which is worth more?
Gain or loss – in which is there harm?
If your desires are great, you're bound to be extravagant;
If you store much away, you're bound to lose a great deal.
Therefore, if you know contentment, you'll not be disgraced.
If you know when to stop, you'll suffer no harm.
And in this way you can last a very long time.