Chinese fortune poems, one page each
The 100 Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poems
Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 54: Su Qin Fails and Keeps Himself Awake to Study; Su Qin Petitions the King Ten Times
Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 54 is rated Fair Fortune, and its story is “Su Qin Fails and Keeps Himself Awake to Study; Su Qin Petitions the King Ten Times”. In plain words: You want to fly high, but the wind isn't right yet. Go back to your desk and study, and your skills will be ready when the chance comes.
Original Chinese
The story behind it
Su Qin Fails and Keeps Himself Awake to Study; Su Qin Petitions the King Ten Times
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Questions people ask
Is Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 54 a good fortune?
It is rated Fair Fortune. You want to fly high, but the wind isn't right yet. Go back to your desk and study, and your skills will be ready when the chance comes. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.
What does Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 54 say in English?
Among ten thousand, you stand out as a hero; / you long to soar up to the heavens. / But the wind is not yet right to carry you; / by lamplight, keep working at your books.