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Yue Lao Love Poem No. 71: From the Zuo Zhuan, quoting an old song that is no longer in the Book of Songs
Yue Lao Love Poem No. 71 is rated Fair Fortune, and its story is “From the Zuo Zhuan, quoting an old song that is no longer in the Book of Songs”. In plain words: Even when something better comes along, don't look down on the ordinary. Treasure the one who has walked with you all this way.
Original Chinese
The story behind it
From the Zuo Zhuan, quoting an old song that is no longer in the Book of Songs
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Questions people ask
Is Yue Lao Love Poem No. 71 a good fortune?
It is rated Fair Fortune. Even when something better comes along, don't look down on the ordinary. Treasure the one who has walked with you all this way. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.
What does Yue Lao Love Poem No. 71 say about love?
Even when something better comes along, don't look down on the ordinary. Treasure the one who has walked with you all this way.
What does Yue Lao Love Poem No. 71 say in English?
Though you have silk and hemp, / don't throw away the rushes and the reeds. / Though you have noble beauties at hand, / don't cast off the plain and weary one.