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Yue Lao Love Poem No. 17: From the Great Learning, in the Book of Rites

Yue Lao Love Poem No. 17 is rated Fair Fortune, and its story is “From the Great Learning, in the Book of Rites”. In plain words: When you look at a person or a relationship, look at character first. Their situation and their money come later.

Fair Fortune
Goodness of heart is the root of things;wealth is only the tips of the branches.

Original Chinese

德者本也財者末也

The story behind it

From the Great Learning, in the Book of Rites

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Questions people ask

Is Yue Lao Love Poem No. 17 a good fortune?

It is rated Fair Fortune. When you look at a person or a relationship, look at character first. Their situation and their money come later. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.

What does Yue Lao Love Poem No. 17 say about love?

When you look at a person or a relationship, look at character first. Their situation and their money come later.

What does Yue Lao Love Poem No. 17 say in English?

Goodness of heart is the root of things; / wealth is only the tips of the branches.

Different temples may use slightly different versions.

A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.

Chinese poem font: Wang Han-zong Li Shu (GPL v2), with a few added glyphs