授受　林鈺堂

物品終究成累贅，禮輕授受人意重；
需用相稱慎選配，發揮資能暢流通。

跋

身外資具，終成物累。禮品授受，重在人意。需用相稱，在於贈者眼光。資能得以發揮，有無藉以流通；授受之間，宜多用心。

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　二○○一年七月廿三日
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　養和齋　　　　於加州

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Giving and Receiving　Yutang Lin

Possessions eventually turn into burdens;
Giving and receiving to convey intention.
Carefully matching necessity with utility
To circulate and develop full potentiality.

Comment:

Material possessions would eventually become a burden. Giving and receiving things mainly to convey intentions. Matching need and use in giving is up to the vision of the giver. Potentials may be developed; abundance and lacking may be exchanged. In giving and receiving thoughtfulness would be appropriate.

Written in Chinese on July 23, 2001
Translated on August 4, 2001
El Cerrito, California

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