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Wen Tianxiang: Since ancient times, who has not died?

29 April 2021

Since ancient times, who has not died?

Let me keep a loyal heart to shine from the pages of history.

—Wen Tianxiang (1236–1282) 文天祥, "Crossing the sea of Lingding" 過零丁洋. Wen is still known as a patriotic hero for his resistance to the Mongol invasion of China.

人生自古誰無死

留取丹心昭汗青

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Wen Tianxiang: Since ancient times, who has not died?

29 April 2021

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