Source: Analects, "Xue Er"
It is acceptable, though not yet the best; there is room to grow.
Zigong asked about being poor without flattery and rich without arrogance; Confucius said "acceptable", but there is better still. What you ask about is acceptable and can work, yet there is room to grow; build on it.
| Single | The person in view is fine; get to know them more before deciding. |
|---|---|
| Dating | The relationship is good; it can grow still closer. |
| Married | The marriage is steady; seek a better life together. |
From the Analects: Zigong asked, "Poor without flattering, rich without arrogance, how is that?" Confucius said, "Acceptable; but not as good as poor yet joyful, rich yet loving propriety."
Text: the 100-lot Matchmaker (Yue Lao) oracle used in Taiwan. Most lots quote classical texts; sources were checked against the originals, obvious copying errors corrected, and uncertain sources marked as such.
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