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Yue Lao Love Poem No. 41: From the book of Mencius, in the story of a man from Qi who lied to his wife and concubine about where he dined
Yue Lao Love Poem No. 41 is rated Good Fortune, and its story is “From the book of Mencius, in the story of a man from Qi who lied to his wife and concubine about where he dined”. In plain words: Before you trust someone with your life, see what they're like in private. A person who is honest with you is worth looking up to for life.
Original Chinese
The story behind it
From the book of Mencius, in the story of a man from Qi who lied to his wife and concubine about where he dined
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Questions people ask
Is Yue Lao Love Poem No. 41 a good fortune?
It is rated Good Fortune. Before you trust someone with your life, see what they're like in private. A person who is honest with you is worth looking up to for life. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.
What does Yue Lao Love Poem No. 41 say about love?
Before you trust someone with your life, see what they're like in private. A person who is honest with you is worth looking up to for life.
What does Yue Lao Love Poem No. 41 say in English?
A husband is the one we look up to / and count on for the rest of our lives, / and now look at what he is!