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“One's own self or material goods, which has more worth? Loss (of self) or possession (of goods), which is the greater evil? He who loves most, spends most, He who hoards much loses much” quote by Laozi — Download Open image

“One's own self or material goods, which has more worth? Loss (of self) or possession (of goods), which is the greater evil? He who loves most, spends most, He who hoards much loses much”

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Evil Goods Greater Identity Loses Loss Materials Possession Self Uplifting

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