Over sharpen a knife, you takes away its edge

Over sharpen a knife, you takes away its edge.
Fill the house with gold and jade, you end up feeling insecure.
Overdo with honor and pride, no one can save you from a fall.

Know the limit, happy always will you be.

– a reflection on Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu

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