Ch'u Yuan

Ch'u Yuan (c. 343 - c. 289 BC) was a Chinese writer, nobleman and poet who flourished around 300 BC. He is considered the greatest poet of ancient China. He became even minister to King Huai of Chu dynasty, but ultimately banished, to the south of the Yang-tze river. He wandered around writing poetry, and killed himself in exile, by drowning himself in river. He is the attributed author of Li Sao (Encountering Sorrow), although modern scholars have questioned this.

Wisdom & Quotes

• In the life of all men,

Each has his own destiny.
With a steady heart and a broad mind,
Why should I be afraid?
- Embracing the Sand

Xun zi