WONG TAI SIN · 100 LOTS
Lot 76孔夫子守道
中平人能乐道自修身
疏水曲肱岂厌贫
不义而富且贵者
我心都是作浮云
Basic reading
AI-assisted readingThe poem in plain language
The poem finds satisfaction in self-cultivation even with simple food, water and an arm for a pillow. It then compares wealth and status gained unjustly to passing clouds, distinguishing material circumstances from principles one can inwardly accept.
The central idea
Simple living is set beside a refusal of wealth gained unjustly. The verse values integrity rather than poverty itself. Wanting a better life can coexist with knowing what you are unwilling to trade away for it.
Source and edition
Source of the title, grade and verse: kaucim.ai · 黄大仙百签参考数据集
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孔夫子守道 · 中平
人能樂道自修身
疏水曲肱豈厭貧
不義而富且貴者
我心都是作浮雲
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Original text checked: 2026-10-02
Commentary version: tianjige-basic-2026-10-03.4
Basic commentary is AI-assisted and has not yet been individually reviewed by a human. It is not an official temple interpretation.