Daniel Medvedov

TAO TE CHINGChapter 44Translation from Chinese with Richard Strauss Edited English Version

Madrid2010

Here we go with fourty four.

44.Which is dearer, fame or your body?Between body and riches, Which is worthier? Which is more painful, gain or loss?He who wishes often will be cruelly frustrated. . .He who accumulates much,Accelerates his losses . . .Being satisfied with little,Is to stop misfortune . . .Knowing when to stop, Is to avoid danger. . . If not, just forget about being long-lasting.

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