To Err Is Human

Even in pure gold impurity is displayed,
There is always slight flaw in white jade.
If you don’t demand perfection from me,
To live with you forever I here guarantee.
(Tran.)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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October 7, 2019 at 6:38 AM
I like how this is thought provoking, Charlie. It would be interesting to know the source of your translations. Well done.
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