Source: Analects, "Tai Bo"
Someone you can trust with everything.
"One to whom you could entrust an orphaned prince and the fate of a state": utterly trustworthy and able to carry great responsibility. This person is reliable, someone you could entrust your life to.
| Single | Value reliability and responsibility over a passing spark. |
|---|---|
| Dating | They are trustworthy; you can discuss long-term commitment. |
| Married | Your partner is your support; be theirs too. |
From the Analects: Zengzi said, "One to whom you can entrust a young orphan and the fate of a state, and who will not be swayed at a crisis: is he a gentleman? He is."
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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