"A cold brow is pointed at a thousand people, but one bows his head and is willing to be a bully" is a famous saying by Lu Xun, which comes from Lu Xun's "Self-mockery".

1. Original text

What do you want from Huagai? You have already met before you dare to stand up. I pass through the bustling city with my broken hat, and my boat is full of wine. With a cold eyebrow and a thousand fingers, he bows his head and is willing to be a ruthless ox. Hide in the small building and become a unified body, caring about winter, summer, spring and autumn.

2. Translation

What can I do if I have bad luck? He tried to get away but was hit with a bloody head. Walking through a busy market with a broken hat covering your face is as dangerous as sailing through the water in a leaky boat carrying wine. He frowned angrily at those people who had no conscience and were criticized by thousands of people. He bent down and was willing to be a bully for the common people. Stick to your ambitions and positions and never change, no matter how the external environment changes.

3. Notes

(1) Hengmei: Staring angrily.

(2) Thousands of people criticize: the person who is criticized by everyone. Here Lu Xun used it contrary to his original intention, and Qianfu means that there are many enemies.

(3) Ruziniu: A person who serves others.

Appreciation of the ancient poem "Self-mockery":

The title of the poem is "Self-mockery". If you directly interpret this poem without the artistic characteristics of "mockery", it will make readers misunderstand the poem. It can be understood as a heroic and aspirational poem. The conventional weapon in the art of "mockery" is irony, and this poem as a whole is irony. Ironies should naturally be interpreted as truth, but we must first appreciate the irony in order to appreciate Lu Xun's unique sharp, pungent, and optimistic humor style reflected in this poem, and his infinite love for the people and incomparable hatred of the enemy. Enjoy the beauty of art.

The two lines "Hengmei" and "Hengmei" in the poem have become famous quotes. "Hengmei" and "bow" vividly describe the two completely different attitudes of revolutionary fighters towards their enemies and towards the people. These two sentences are not only profound but also vivid.