The Choice of Tao

Which is closer to you—your reputation or your own self? Which is more valuable—your life or your possessions? Which is more harmful—gain or loss? If you love something too much, it will cost you dearly. If you hoard too much, you will lose heavily. So if you know how to be content, you won’t be disgraced. If you know when to stop, you won’t be in danger. That way, you can last.