We suggest you turn to the Tao Teh Ching:
44. Moderate Values Your name or your self--which is closest to you? Your self and commodities--which counts as more? Obtaining and losing--which is a defect? For this reason, superlative love certainly has great cost. Much storage certainly increases losses. Knowing to 'sufficient' does not disgrace. Knowing to 'stop' does not endanger.' You can endure longer. -- tr. C. Hansen