Qu Yuan’s classic sayings:

1. Original text: The road is long and long, and I will search up and down.

Source: "Li Sao"

Translation: In the pursuit of truth, the road ahead is still long, but I will persevere and spare no effort to pursue and explore.

2. Original text: The water in Canglang is clear and can wash my tassel; the water in Canglang is turbid and can turbid my feet.

Source: "The Fisherman"

Translation: If the water in Canglang is clear, it can be used to wash my hat tassel; if the water in Canglang is turbid, it can be used Come and wash my feet.

3. Original text: There is no sadness when parting comes, no joy when there is new acquaintance.

Source: "Nine Songs·Da Siming"

Translation: The saddest thing in the world is to part ways.

4. Original text: I have a good heart, and even though I died nine times, I still have no regrets.

Source: "Li Sao"

Translation: If it is something I like and think is good in my heart, even if I die many times for it, I will not regret it at all!

5. Original text: The whole world is turbid, but I alone am pure; everyone is drunk, but I alone am awake.

Source: "The Fisherman"

Translation: Everyone in the world is dirty, but I am clean and innocent. Everyone is drunk, but I am the only one who is sober.

6. Original text: A ruler is short, an inch is long.

Source: "Chu Ci Bu Ju"

Translation: The advantages of anything only exist in a certain environment and under certain conditions, so there is no absolute advantage and Bad state. It can be used to explain the relativity of things, and it can also be used to explain the principles of life. People have their own strengths and weaknesses, and they all have merits. The so-called perfect and flawless perfect person does not exist.