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“There is no greater fault than sensual indulgence. There is no greater misfortune than malcontent. There is no greater calamity than greed.” quote by Laozi — Download Open image

“There is no greater fault than sensual indulgence. There is no greater misfortune than malcontent. There is no greater calamity than greed.”

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