Chinese fortune poems, one page each
Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy
Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 17: Cao Cao Talks of Plums to Ease His Soldiers' Thirst; Li Si and the Fall of Han Fei
Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 17 is rated Fair Fortune, and its story is “Cao Cao Talks of Plums to Ease His Soldiers' Thirst; Li Si and the Fall of Han Fei”. In plain words: Don't let gossip or empty promises lead you around. A painted cake won't fill you up. Only what's real can be counted on.
Original Chinese
The story behind it
Cao Cao Talks of Plums to Ease His Soldiers' Thirst; Li Si and the Fall of Han Fei
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Questions people ask
Is Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 17 a good fortune?
It is rated Fair Fortune. Don't let gossip or empty promises lead you around. A painted cake won't fill you up. Only what's real can be counted on. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.
What does Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 17 say in English?
Don't listen to idle talk or gossip. / Morning and evening, just softly say Amitabha's name. / If you take empty words for the truth, / how can a painted cake fill an empty stomach?