Chinese fortune poems, one page each
The 100 Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poems
Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 27: Finding the Way East of the River; Xiang Zhongshan Pays for the Water His Horse Drinks
Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 27 is rated Great Misfortune, and its story is “Finding the Way East of the River; Xiang Zhongshan Pays for the Water His Horse Drinks”. In plain words: Don't take even a penny that isn't yours, and however capable you are, play by the rules. Steady steps get you there fastest.
Original Chinese
The story behind it
Finding the Way East of the River; Xiang Zhongshan Pays for the Water His Horse Drinks
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Questions people ask
Is Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 27 a good fortune?
It is rated Great Misfortune. Don't take even a penny that isn't yours, and however capable you are, play by the rules. Steady steps get you there fastest. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.
What does Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 27 say in English?
Everything in this world belongs to someone; / don't take a single grain or hair. / Even heroes born with heaven's gifts / must keep to the rules, step by step.