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名与身孰亲？
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Fame or self: which is closer? |
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身与货孰多？
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Self or wealth: which is more abundant? |
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得与亡孰病？
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Gain or loss: which brings more trouble? |
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是故甚爱必大费；
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Excessive desire incurs great expense; |
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多藏必厚亡。
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Hoarding leads to heavy loss. |
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故知足不辱，
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Therefore, contentment avoids disgrace, |
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知止不殆，
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Knowing when to stop avoids peril, |
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可以长久。
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Thus ensuring long-lasting safety. |