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「Ode to the Red Cliff」 Su Shi

AuthorCN1037 — 1101

Northern Song dynasty poet, calligrapher, and painter. One of the Eight Masters of Tang and Song prose who reached the pinnacle of poetry, ci, and prose, setting a landmark in Chinese literary history with the Ode to the Red Cliff.

“I might miss meat on the table, but I simply cannot live even a single day without green bamboo in the garden, you see.”

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What this figure read, watched, and listened to

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Quote

“I might miss meat on the table, but I simply cannot live even a single day without green bamboo in the garden, you see.”

Greeting

“The clear breeze on the river and the bright moon between the mountains — that is enough.”
“The waters of the great river wash away the gallant figures of a thousand ages.”
“A cup of wine and a verse of poetry — where could you find a better companion?”

Roll Call

“Even in exile, I never set down the brush. I am ready.”
“When the moon rises, I launch the boat. The time has come.”
“The river flows endlessly. I shall join you.”

Deploy

“Set sail! The wind of Red Cliff is with us!”
“Sweep across the land with noble spirit!”
“Ride the east-slope wind and advance!”

Victory

“The spirit of rivers and mountains aided us.”
“The clear breeze carries victory.”
“Tonight we must raise a cup at Red Cliff.”

Draw

“Water flows on, but the moon waxes and wanes in endless cycles.”
“Seen from the changing view, even heaven and earth last but a moment; seen from the unchanging view, all things are infinite.”
“Like tilling the eastern slope — simply work the earth again.”

Defeat

“Life, after all, is but a dream.”
“I must pour a cup into the river to console the moon.”
“I survived exile. I can endure this.”

Strike

“One noble stroke to break them!”
“Surge forward like the waves of the great river!”
“A single brush is keener than ten thousand blades!”
P e r s o n aA n a l y s i s

Overview

A Renaissance-type personality who dominated every domain of Chinese literary history, combining overwhelming intellect with benevolence. High reflection and optimistic disposition deepened artistic depth even amid adversity, while high diligence and outstanding charm combine to simultaneously produce thousands of poems and lead public administration.

Core Abilities

Command
65
Martial
47
Intellect
98
Charm
95

Inner Virtues

Temperance
55
Diligence
90
Reflection
92
Courage
80

Outer Virtues

Loyalty
72
Benevolence
88
Fairness
70
Humility
65

Core Disposition

Pessimism
Optimism
Conservative
Progressive
Individual
Social
Cautious
Bold

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