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LEGACY

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Sage of Poetry Du Fu

AuthorCN712 — 770

Mid-Tang dynasty poet. Paired with Li Bai as the "Two Du," he is called the Sage of Poetry for his realist style and portrayal of everyday people's lives.

“The beacon fires have burned for three months; a letter from home is worth ten thousand gold.”

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What this figure read, watched, and listened to

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Quote

“The beacon fires have burned for three months; a letter from home is worth ten thousand gold.”

Greeting

“The nation is shattered, yet mountains and rivers remain.”
“If my brush could startle the ghosts, that would be my life's purpose.”
“Gazing at the moon a thousand li from home, I write this poem.”

Roll Call

“I set down the brush and step forth.”
“I hear the cries of the people. I must go.”
“If there is still use for this old body, I will not refuse.”

Deploy

“Release the grievances of the starving people!”
“If poetry cannot astonish, then take up the sword!”
“Rebuild the fallen mountains and rivers!”

Victory

“Tears stream down at the news of victory at Jianmen.”
“At last, the road home is open.”
“Mountains and rivers remain — so we can begin again.”

Draw

“Even in spring, the grass only grows deeper.”
“The fires of Chang'an have not yet been extinguished.”
“Three months of beacon fires, and no end in sight.”

Defeat

“I hear the weeping old man dragged away at Shihao.”
“The nation is shattered; only weeds remain.”
“I scratch my head, and even my hairpin cannot hold.”

Strike

“Unleash a verse that startles the spirits!”
“The grief of ten thousand people rides on this brush!”
“Over the fallen walls — forward!”
P e r s o n aA n a l y s i s

Overview

A sublime moral intellectual who became the Sage of Poetry through infinite compassion for human suffering combined with Confucian loyalty. Top-tier benevolence and reflection scores meeting the tragic reality of war's brutality completed a history written in poetry; humility in self-abasement and principled temperance form a nearly perfect virtue balance.

Core Abilities

Command
45
Martial
28
Intellect
96
Charm
85

Inner Virtues

Temperance
82
Diligence
90
Reflection
94
Courage
82

Outer Virtues

Loyalty
88
Benevolence
95
Fairness
82
Humility
80

Core Disposition

Pessimism
Optimism
Conservative
Progressive
Individual
Social
Cautious
Bold

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