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Matchmaker Oracle · Lot 95

Source: Analects, "Shu Er"

雖執鞭之士
吾亦為之

What it means

For love, you're willing to work humbly and hard.

"Even the job of a carriage whip-holder, I would do it." Willing to set aside pride and work humbly for the one you love; sincere effort will be answered.

Guidance in love

SinglePut in effort for the one you like; forget pride.
DatingSetting aside pride for each other strengthens the bond.
MarriedWork hard for the family and appreciate each other's toil.

Line by line

  1. 雖執鞭之士
    Even the humble work of holding the whip
  2. 吾亦為之
    I would be willing to do it.

Original context

From the Analects: "If wealth could be properly sought, I would do it even as a whip-holder; if not, I will follow what I love."

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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