Poems by Confucius
The Wish Of An Unhappy Man
... Soft and fragrant are their flowers, ...
The Drawbacks Of Poverty
... There is that princely man! O that he would come, ...
Appropriate To A Sacrifice To King Wan
... From Wan comes blessing rich ...
To Govern
... To govern simply by statute and to maintain order by means of penalties is to ...
The Condition Of King Seuen's Flocks
... Though horned the sheep, yet peaceful each appears ...
Celebrating King Wan
... Deep were Wan's thoughts, sustained his ways ...
An Ode Of Congratulation
... The spring nigh o'er, to ripeness they were brought ...
The Industry And Reverence Of A Prince's Wife
... In head-dress high, most reverent, she ...
A Wife Deplores The Absence Of Her Husband
... -- How can his steps from goodness stray ...
A Festal Ode Complimenting An Officer
... Which straight on their way, fleet and emulous strained ...
Lament For Three Brothers
... 'Mong brothers three, who met that fate, ...
Celebrating A Hunting Expedition
... Well-matched our steeds, and fleet and strong ...
The Contentment Of A Poor Recluse
... Purged from ambition's aims I say, "For fish ...
The Soldier
... But my brother is wise, and may yet return, ...
The Prince Of Loo
... Straight through they go, and every one ...
