Laozi — "When gold and jade fill the hall, their possessor cannot keep them safe. When we…"

When gold and jade fill the hall, their possessor cannot keep them safe. When wealth and honors lead to arrogance, this brings disaster upon itself. When the work is done and the name is established, then one should retire. This is the Way of Heaven.
Laozi — Laozi Ancient · Founder of Taoism

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Tao Te Ching, Chapter 9

Date: 6th century BCE (approximate)

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