“In times of old, a warrior bold mounts his steed and takes the lead with lance so long in arms so strong. From Western lands our beaten bands return. But he now takes the toll; this noble soul must wear his wasted life away”
— Su Shi 苏轼 1037 – 1101 CE via J. Dyer Ball, Shan Dao
(Dongpo, Su Tungpo)
"pre-eminent personality of 11th century China"
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