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1.78. Love

ā€œWhat should he not give who loves the good?
What should a mortal not relinquish?
What should one release when it’s good,
But not release when it’s bad?ā€

ā€œA person should not give himself away;
He should not relinquish himself.
One should release speech that is good,
But not speech that is bad.ā€