Lot 15 of 100
Words that touch another's temper are hard to swallow
The poem
觸人口氣最難吞忽有災危禍到門卵破巢空無宿處深為穩便把心存
In English
Words that touch another's temper are hard to swallow,and suddenly misfortune arrives at your door.When the egg is broken and the nest is empty, there is nowhere to stay.It is wiser to keep your heart steady and cautious.
What it says
The poem warns that careless words can offend and bring trouble to your door, like a nest emptied and eggs broken. The emphasis is on steadiness and caution in speech and action. Putting safety and stability first is the gentle takeaway.
A thought to take with you
Pause before speaking; keeping your composure matters more than winning an exchange.