Chapter 9

持而盈之

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Tao Te Ching Chapter 9: 持而盈之. Read the original Chinese, translation, AI reflection, key concepts, and citation guidance.

Key Concepts

  • 知止
  • 功成身退
  • 谦逊

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Laozi, Tao Te Ching, Chapter 9, "持而盈之", laotzu.ai: https://www.laotzu.ai/or/chapters/9/

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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,天之道也。
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,天之道也。

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