杜牧·《题乌江亭》英译

胜败兵家事不期，

包羞忍耻是男儿。

江东弟子多才俊，

卷土重来未可知。

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Inscription at Wujiang Pavilion

Du Mu

Win or lose is hardly predictable for a man of war,

Ability to take insults and bear shame a real man shows.

Jiangdong has no lack of brave lads among its offspring,

Who knows if a comeback might not be in the offing.