Chinese fortune poems, one page each
Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy
Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 41: Dong Zhuo Takes Lü Bu as His Son; Dong Zhuo Hoards Gold at Meiwu
Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 41 is rated Fair Fortune, and its story is “Dong Zhuo Takes Lü Bu as His Son; Dong Zhuo Hoards Gold at Meiwu”. In plain words: When a good deal lands on your doorstep, take a second look. Don't go for the quick sweetness. Think about the long run, and you'll spare yourself a hard time.
Original Chinese
The story behind it
Dong Zhuo Takes Lü Bu as His Son; Dong Zhuo Hoards Gold at Meiwu
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Questions people ask
Is Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 41 a good fortune?
It is rated Fair Fortune. When a good deal lands on your doorstep, take a second look. Don't go for the quick sweetness. Think about the long run, and you'll spare yourself a hard time. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.
What does Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 41 say in English?
However good it looks, keep this in mind: / it may be like taking a thief in as your son. / Don't be greedy for a little sweetness now; / think of the bitter days it may bring later.