言志 – 唐寅

言志 – 唐寅

 

不炼金丹不坐禅，

不为商贾不耕田。

闲来写就青山卖，

不使人间造孽钱！

 

My Resolutions by Tang YIn

 

Practice no alchemy nor Zen I will,

Nor barter, nor plough, but rather fulfil

My days in drawing green hills for leisure,

And keep wicked copper away from my till.

 

Tr. Ziyuzile

17/05/2025

 

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