道德经英文版（运夷第九）
~{ 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。~}
9. Retire
Fill a cup to its brim and it is easily spilled;
Temper a sword to its hardest and it is easily broken;
Amass the greatest treasure and it is easily stolen;
Claim credit and honor and you easily fall;
Retire once your purpose is achieved - this is natural.