《道德经》英译（第四十四章）

名与身孰亲？

身与货孰多？

得与亡孰病？

甚故甚爱必大费，

多藏必厚亡。

故知足不辱，

知止不殆，

可以长久。

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Chapter 44

Between a person’s fame and his life, which one does the person treasure more?

Between a person’s wealth and his life, which one does the person value more?

Between fame, wealth and losing one’s own life, which will a person choose?

Therefore, if a person treasures his fame excessively, he will spend extravagant energy on it.

If a person hoards wealth, sooner or later, he will lose it.

A person who is satisfied with his present state will not be disgraced.

The person who knows when to stop will not invite danger.

If a person can live according to these ways, the person will have peace and live a long life.