“A great wind came forth, the clouds rose on high.
Now that my might rules all within the seas, I have returned to my old village.
Where will I find brave men to guard the four corners of my land?”

Translated by Burton Watson
大風歌 Song of the Great Wind

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大風起兮雲飛揚, 威加海內兮歸故鄉, 安得猛士兮守四方。

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