Chinese fortune poems, one page each
The 100 Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poems
Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 68: King Qian Sells Salt; Lü Buwei and the Rare Goods
Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 68 is rated Fair Fortune, and its story is “King Qian Sells Salt; Lü Buwei and the Rare Goods”. In plain words: You've earned well these past years, so quit while you're ahead, buy land, and settle down. A greedy heart is never satisfied.
Original Chinese
The story behind it
King Qian Sells Salt; Lü Buwei and the Rare Goods
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Questions people ask
Is Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 68 a good fortune?
It is rated Fair Fortune. You've earned well these past years, so quit while you're ahead, buy land, and settle down. A greedy heart is never satisfied. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.
What does Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 68 say in English?
Pearls sold in the south, salt sold in the north; / over the years, your goods and gold have multiplied. / Stop here, and look for fields and a home; / if the heart keeps wanting, when is it enough?