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Yue Lao Love Poem No. 96: From the Analects

Yue Lao Love Poem No. 96 is rated Great Fortune, and its story is “From the Analects”. In plain words: For someone worth it, you're willing to do even the hard work. Sincere effort brings good things back to you.

Great Fortune
Even if it meant holding a driver's whip,I would still be willing to do it.

Original Chinese

雖執鞭之士吾亦為之

The story behind it

From the Analects

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Questions people ask

Is Yue Lao Love Poem No. 96 a good fortune?

It is rated Great Fortune. For someone worth it, you're willing to do even the hard work. Sincere effort brings good things back to you. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.

What does Yue Lao Love Poem No. 96 say about love?

For someone worth it, you're willing to do even the hard work. Sincere effort brings good things back to you.

What does Yue Lao Love Poem No. 96 say in English?

Even if it meant holding a driver's whip, / I would still be willing to do it.

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