Stephen Mitchell译本《道德经》第9章

持而盈之

不如其已

揣而锐之

不可长保

金玉满堂

莫之能守

富贵而骄

自遗其咎

功遂身退

天之道

Chapter 9

Fill your bowl to the brim

and it will spill.

Keep sharpening your knife

and it will blunt.

Chase after money and security

and your heart will never unclench.

Care about people's approval

and you will be their prisoner.

Do your work, then step back.

The only path to serenity.