Chinese fortune poems, one page each
The 100 Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poems
Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 17: The Downfall of Shi Chong
Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 17 is rated Fair Fortune, and its story is “The Downfall of Shi Chong”. In plain words: If there's a disagreement, talk it through, because going to court hurts both sides. Even a win isn't worth it, and getting along matters more than winning.
Original Chinese
The story behind it
The Downfall of Shi Chong
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Questions people ask
Is Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 17 a good fortune?
It is rated Fair Fortune. If there's a disagreement, talk it through, because going to court hurts both sides. Even a win isn't worth it, and getting along matters more than winning. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.
What does Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 17 say in English?
Fields and prices can be talked through calmly; / take it to court, and both sides get hurt. / Even if clever schemes should win the day, / they leave trouble for the children who come after.