VIII. Hsiang Shu
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VIII. Hsiang Shu
VIII
The Hsiang Shu; allusive. A man without propriety is not equal to a rat.
1Behold a rat! Its skin has glossy sheen!
Then mark that man's demeanor, poor and mean!
Bearing of bearing void!—what means it? This:—
’Twere better death than longer life were his!
Then mark that man's demeanor, poor and mean!
Bearing of bearing void!—what means it? This:—
’Twere better death than longer life were his!
2Behold a rat! Its teeth can sharply bite!
Then mark deportment careless of what's right!
Manners thus careless of what's right declare
’Twere well the man himself for death prepare.
3Behold a rat! How small its limbs, and fine!
Then mark the course that scorns the proper line!
Propriety's neglect may well provoke
A wish the man would quickly court death's stroke.
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