-ple(t)- = -plet- = -pli- = -ply- = -plen(i)-
in English-word / English on English Word
in English-word / English on English Word
in English-word / English on English Word
in English-word / English on English Word
in English-word / English on English Word
in English-daodejing / English on Dao De Jing
Don't hold your fill but refrain from excess.
持而盈之,不如其己。
A whetted and sharpened sword cannot be sharp forever.
揣而锐之,不可长保;
A houseful of gold and jade cannot be safeguarded.
金玉满堂,莫之能守。
Arrogance of wealth and power will bring ruin.
富贵而骄,自遗其咎。
Withdrawal after success conforms to the divine law.
功遂身退,天之道。