Chinese fortune poems, one page each
Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy
Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 72: Wang Mang Seeks Talented Men; Lü Buwei Receives the King of Qin's Letter
Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 72 is rated Fair Fortune, and its story is “Wang Mang Seeks Talented Men; Lü Buwei Receives the King of Qin's Letter”. In plain words: If you want the honey, watch out for the sting. A shortcut may be right in front of you, so look for the thorns behind it before you go.
Original Chinese
The story behind it
Wang Mang Seeks Talented Men; Lü Buwei Receives the King of Qin's Letter
Video
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Questions people ask
Is Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 72 a good fortune?
It is rated Fair Fortune. If you want the honey, watch out for the sting. A shortcut may be right in front of you, so look for the thorns behind it before you go. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.
What does Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 72 say in English?
If you stir up the bees, it's for their honey, / but beware the sting in the tail. / Though another path opens before you, / a thicket of thorns hides deep inside.