Lot 26 of 100
News passes up and down, but it is all empty
The poem
上下傳來事總虛天邊接得一封書書中許我功名事直待終時亦是無
In English
News passes up and down, but it is all empty.A letter arrives from the edge of the sky.The letter promises me a career and honors,but in the end, to the last, there is nothing.
What it says
The poem says that much of the news going around is empty, and a letter from afar promises honors that may never materialize. It is a gentle caution to check what is real before getting your hopes up about promises and rumors.
A thought to take with you
When a promise sounds appealing, look for evidence and follow-through before deciding.