Source: Zuo Zhuan, Duke Cheng 9
Even with someone new and fine, don't abandon the one who stood by you.
"Though you have silk and hemp, don't discard rushes; though you have fine ladies, don't abandon the haggard." Even with something new and fine, don't throw away the old; don't abandon the one who stood by you.
| Single | Stay level-headed about someone new and value old friends. |
|---|---|
| Dating | Don't be tempted by novelty; cherish who you have. |
| Married | Never abandon the one who shared hard times. |
From the Zuo Zhuan, Duke Cheng year 9, quoting a lost poem: "Though you have silk and hemp, don't throw away rushes; though you have noble ladies, don't abandon the haggard; every gentleman will one day need what he lacks." Don't discard the old for the new.
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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