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Yue Lao Love Poem No. 40: From a line by Xia Yuanding (Song dynasty), later a common saying
Yue Lao Love Poem No. 40 is rated Fair Fortune, and its story is “From a line by Xia Yuanding (Song dynasty), later a common saying”. In plain words: When the search wears you out, stop and look at what's around you. The answer may come without any effort at all.
Original Chinese
The story behind it
From a line by Xia Yuanding (Song dynasty), later a common saying
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Questions people ask
Is Yue Lao Love Poem No. 40 a good fortune?
It is rated Fair Fortune. When the search wears you out, stop and look at what's around you. The answer may come without any effort at all. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.
What does Yue Lao Love Poem No. 40 say about love?
When the search wears you out, stop and look at what's around you. The answer may come without any effort at all.
What does Yue Lao Love Poem No. 40 say in English?
You wear out iron shoes searching and find nothing; / then it comes to you with no effort at all.