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Yue Lao Love Poem No. 59: From the book of Mencius: Zengzi's father loved sheep dates, and after his father passed away, Zengzi couldn't bear to eat them

Yue Lao Love Poem No. 59 is rated Fair Fortune, and its story is “From the book of Mencius: Zengzi's father loved sheep dates, and after his father passed away, Zengzi couldn't bear to eat them”. In plain words: Everyone likes different things, and your tastes aren't right or wrong. Find someone who understands what makes you you.

Fair Fortune
Fine minced meat and roasted meat:a taste that everyone shares.Little sheep dates, though:a taste that was his alone.

Original Chinese

膾炙所同也羊棗所獨也

The story behind it

From the book of Mencius: Zengzi's father loved sheep dates, and after his father passed away, Zengzi couldn't bear to eat them

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Questions people ask

Is Yue Lao Love Poem No. 59 a good fortune?

It is rated Fair Fortune. Everyone likes different things, and your tastes aren't right or wrong. Find someone who understands what makes you you. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.

What does Yue Lao Love Poem No. 59 say about love?

Everyone likes different things, and your tastes aren't right or wrong. Find someone who understands what makes you you.

What does Yue Lao Love Poem No. 59 say in English?

Fine minced meat and roasted meat: / a taste that everyone shares. / Little sheep dates, though: / a taste that was his alone.

Different temples may use slightly different versions.

A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.

Chinese poem font: Wang Han-zong Li Shu (GPL v2), with a few added glyphs