Grace

Even an impoverished house may have its grounds sweep clean;
Even a penniless woman may comb her hair neatly.
     Though what is seen may not be enticingly beautiful,
     The grace within is refined of its own accord.
Even the gentleman of rank may for a time encounter suffering and ruin.
     But will he let himself suffer neglect each time this occurs?

                                                                                  ---Hung Ying-ming---