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Yue Lao Love Poem No. 78: From the Analects

Yue Lao Love Poem No. 78 is rated Fair Fortune, and its story is “From the Analects”. In plain words: Love can't be rushed, and grabbing small gains can ruin something big. Take it one step at a time, and you'll go far.

Fair Fortune
Rush things, and you will never get there.Keep your eye on small gains,and the great things will not get done.

Original Chinese

欲速則不達見小利則大事不成

The story behind it

From the Analects

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Questions people ask

Is Yue Lao Love Poem No. 78 a good fortune?

It is rated Fair Fortune. Love can't be rushed, and grabbing small gains can ruin something big. Take it one step at a time, and you'll go far. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.

What does Yue Lao Love Poem No. 78 say about love?

Love can't be rushed, and grabbing small gains can ruin something big. Take it one step at a time, and you'll go far.

What does Yue Lao Love Poem No. 78 say in English?

Rush things, and you will never get there. / Keep your eye on small gains, / and the great things will not get done.

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