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Chapter 44
Quote Fame or person The person or the material goods The gain or the loss Too much attachment Being satisfied with a little Who knows how to restrain himself Comment
What is the most valuable good?
Which is more valuable?
What is the poison?
Leads to exhaustion.
Too much detachment
Lead to heavy losses.
Avoid all disgrace.
Don't encounter danger
And can last. (Ma Kou version, translated from French)
Here the problem is not to recognize what is desirable: frame or person, person or material goods etc. But to avoid what is too much.
It is better to restrain and be satisfied with a little thus avoiding dangers and keep alive (the span of life alloted to you). --
Commentary by Jhian.
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