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《龟虽寿》（英译）

                                      

龟虽寿 (魏)曹操

Though Long May Live the Sacred Turtle －－Tr. Roxane Witke）

Though Long May Live the Sacred Turtle

Though Long May Live the Sacred Turtle
There is time it has to die.
The Flying Snake on mist arises
At last to dust it has to turn.
The aged steed that lies in the stable
Aspires to race a thousand miles.
The hero in his evening years
Never lets droop his noble ideal.
It is not with Heaven along that rests
The fullness or abridgment of life.
By keeping peace of mind and body
One will secure longevity.

--(Tr. Roxane Witke)

　

龟虽寿 (魏)曹操

神龟虽寿，犹有竟时，

腾蛇乘雾，终为土灰.

老骥伏枥，志在千里;

烈士暮年，壮心不已。

盈缩之期, 不但在天;

养怡之福，可得永年。

【作者: 翰唐】【访问统计:】【2005年04月14日 星期四 01:56】【 加入博采】【打印】