Written by dingdans on November 20th, 2009
If you are tempted to reveal
A tale to you some has told
About another, make it pass
Before you speak. three gates of gold.
These narrow gates:
First, “Is it true??”
Then, “Is it needful??”
In your mind give truthful answer.
And the next is last and narrowest, “Is it Kind??”
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Written by dingdans on November 20th, 2009
I wanted health and strength to do the great things,
Infirmity taught patience for each day.
My strength, as fleeting as a moth’s white wing,
Lift me dependent, that I might obey.
I wanted wealth for happiness and ease,
But poverty prevailed and made me wise.
I wanted power to conquer and to please,
But weakness made me see through other’s eyes.
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