Know When to Stop · 老子

名與身孰親？身與貨孰多？得與亡孰病？是故甚愛必大費，多藏必厚亡，知足不辱，知止不殆，可以長久。

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Locator：王弼本·第四十四章 · Verified：2026-10-19 · Verification：Exact match

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Fame and wealth cost life; knowing contentment and when to stop is how you last.

Chapter 44 of the Dao De Jing. Laozi measures fame, goods, and gain against life itself, and concludes: know contentment, know when to stop.

What are you hoarding, and what invisible price is it costing you?

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