It is not that I lack the desire to live beside rivers and among hills, Hearing the wind scatter leaves, watching the rain breed fish; But the thought of disproportion in public affairs Offends my sense of rhythm, and disposes me To expend the passion that normally takes form in song and painting, On matters of administrative interest. Knowing that all things have their intrinsic nature I imitate the whale That perpetually aspires to change the currents of the sea. Torn by contradictory thoughts, I drink deep. - A (very) loose translation of part of the prologue to Du Fus Expressing My Feelings on Going from the Capital to Fengxian Prefecture: Five Hundred Characters
Posted on: Fri, 11 Apr 2014 10:54:29 +0000
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