Proverbial Grace Peddling peddlers grace Obliged as never before with my simple fortune. Condemned are the insatiable characters Covetous and blind, but make them see Wealthy is a humble #life, Rich with the things I have and not with those things I want. Tie happiness with #life simply and not simply want Do not crave to acquire possessions, attempt to acquire grace. Yield at discontent and try to fulfill dire needs in #life, For poor is a man whose pleasure depends on the presence of fortune. Fulfilled are those who see Woe are these discontented characters. For it is these characters, Unable to subside want Forced to see Vicarious grace Through others’ simple fortune. Never having truly lived #life. Remember always to give thanks in #life To the characters, And for your family’s fortune Unvaried by want. Spreading grace Not for others to see, Flaunt not, others will still see Impunity is not granted to the ostentatious #life. Learn not to show off grace but share grace Arousing worthy and curious characters That will differentiate from want, To find their fortune. Wish to others, as often as is possible, good fortune. Then, as in radiant sunlight through a window, you will clearly see You must give to get what you want. Having learned the secrets to a long happy #life, Find agreeable characters Able to nurture and blossom the good seed of grace. To sustain good fortune thrive in #life. See, for what it’s worth, the potential in all characters, Being innately wary of want, living harmoniously in tune with grace.