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THE GREEN PINE, TREE IN SNOWY, WINTER WEATHER
A tall pine tree towers above all others and habitually endures snow
and frost.
He, like the pine tree, has sound principles and a superior heart,
which always remains unchanged just as the pine tree always remains
green.
Two geese flew up into the high clouds and disappeared.
An outline of a flower on a branch may be more clearly distin-
guished with the shining of the moon.
The affection of his parents is only for him. His welfare even
enters into their midnight dreams.
well.
Bones and flesh (brothers) are like ice in the water in the same
His ship has encountered and passed over stormy waves, and has
at last reached calm and quiet waters.
Its sails, filled with wind, triumphantly ascend the way to the Im-
perial Capital.
EXPLANATION
Kwai Kuo Tsz, a great Chinese philosopher who lived in the sixth
century B. C., wrote the two foregoing poems. In these poems a per-
son is described who has character, sound principles, a superior heart,
and is kind and truthful. He would not criticize the acts of other per-
sons, thereby bringing upon himself the enmity of others. He always
shows respect to persons with whom he associates. No matter what
circumstances he has to face, he is never frightened or fearful of the
outcome. He has dignity and power which he knows how to use.
However, kindness and generosity shown by him on many occasions
produce feelings of enmity and jealousy in other people. His dignity,
power, fearlessness and kindness have their source in his heart and
intestines, which are full of warmth and energy. The phrenology of
this person reveals brilliancy and cleverness, wealth and nobleness,
unlimited genius and ability, and continuous luck throughout his long
life. He steadily approaches the rank of nobility (Herb King of the
Pacific Coast). He accumulates wealth and always thinks out practical
working plans. He has abundant food which he cannot consume. He
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