Tu Fu

Tu Fu (712-770) was a Chinese poet. He is considered one of the best poets of pre-modern China. His poetry is considered innovative and dense. He is also known for his conformity to the dictates of style. He joined in civil services at the age of 45, but left service after suffering from court politics, and spent his life wandering.

Wisdom & Quotes

• The bitter pinecone may be eaten,

The mist on high give nourishment.
The whole world takes to go-and-getting;
My way alone is difficult.
- The Empty Purse

• Now faintly the falling sun

Shines on my travellers's robes
As I move onward, so does the scenery change:
Suddenly I feel as though under another sky.
I meet fresh people.
I do not know when I shall see my native home.
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O, from the ancient days always
there have been travellers.
So why should I grieve?
- Chengtu

• Blue is the smoke of war, white the bones of men.

Yakamochi