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 There are these four grounds for the bonds of fellowship. Which four? -Generosity, -Kind words, -Beneficial help, -Consistency. These are the four grounds for the bonds of fellowship  | 
          
      
       
 
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Generosity, kind words, beneficial help,
& consistency in the face of events,
   in line with what's appropriate
   in each case, each case.
        These bonds 
of fellowship [function] in the world
like the linchpin in a moving cart.
Now, if these bonds 
    of fellowship were lacking,
a mother would not receive
the honor & respect owed by her child,
nor would a father receive
   what his child owes him.
But because the wise show regard
for these bonds of fellowship,
   they achieve greatness
   and are praised.
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 Cập nhập ngày: Thứ Sáu 08-11-2006 Kỹ thuật trình bày: Minh Hạnh & Thiện Pháp  |